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Gai Pad Med Mamuang

Cultural Context

Originating from Thailand, Gai Pad Med Mamuang is a beloved stir-fry dish that showcases the rich flavors of Thai cuisine. Traditionally enjoyed as a family meal, it combines tender chicken with crunchy cashews and vibrant vegetables, symbolizing the harmony of textures and flavors in Thai cooking. Today, this dish has gained popularity worldwide, often found in Thai restaurants and adapted with various proteins and vegetables to suit local tastes.

ThaiTHmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup bell pepper
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons chili paste
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons deep-fry flour
2 dried chili
3 cloves garlic
1 cup cashew nuts
1/4 cup green onion
1 lb chicken
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy bean sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cashew nuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide a similar crunch with lower calories.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Soy sauce is lower in calories and easier to find.

1

Start with vegetables.

2

Mix flour with chicken for deep-frying.

3

Deep-fry dry chili to make it crispy.

4

Deep-fry chicken until cooked.

5

Add garlic to the pan.

6

Add onion to the pan.

7

Add bell pepper to the pan.

8

Add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce.

9

Add 1 tablespoon of mushroom soy sauce.

10

Add some soy bean sauce.

11

Add 3 teaspoons of chili paste.

12

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar.

13

Add cashew nuts and crispy dry chili to the pan.

14

Add chopped green onion and turn off the heat.

Cooking Techniques

stir-fryingmixing

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nutssoy

Also Known As

Thai Cashew ChickenGai Pad Med Mamuang Himmaphan

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