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Chicken & Cashew Stir Fry

Stir Fry

Serves

2

Prep Time:

10 Minutes

Cook Time:

10 Minutes

Region:

Spice Level:

Vegetarian:

Vegan:

Gluten-Free:

Central Thailand

Medium

No

No

Yes

Chicken & Cashew Stir Fry

Chicken & Cashew Stir Fry

This classic Thai dish is a fun twist on a classic stir fry! This recipe was created by Thai street-food chef, Sebby Holmes of Farang, London.

Items Required For Recipe

Turmeric

Turmeric

Palm Sugar

Palm Sugar

Oyster Sauce

Oyster Sauce

Rice Vermicelli Noodles

Rice Vermicelli Noodles

Thai Makrut Lime Leaves

Thai Makrut Lime Leaves

Fish Sauce

Fish Sauce

Thai Basil Leaves

Thai Basil Leaves

Galangal

Galangal

Ingredients

  • 200g Thai Taste Vermicelli Noodles

  • Bowl of ice and water

  • 1 tbsp Oil

  • 500g Chicken breast - cubed

  • 100g Cashew nuts

  • 40g Dried shrimp

  • 1tbsp Thai Taste Turmeric

  • 1 tbsp Thai Taste Galangal

  • 1 tbsp Thai Taste Thai Basil

  • 1 tbsp Garlic

  • 6 Dried red long chillies - soaked in water

  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Thai Taste Oyster Sauce

  • 100ml Vegetable stock

  • 1tsp Thai Taste Palm Sugar

  • 1 tbsp Thai Taste Thai Makrut Lime Leaves

  • 3 Sprigs Thai Basil

  • 1 pinch Chilli flakes or Powder

  • Serve with fresh makrut lime leaves, Thai basil and a squeeze of lime

Preparation

Cooking Vermicelli Noodles:


Step 1:


To prepare the noodles, place the noodles in a bowl of warm water until soft.



Step 2:


Place soften noodles into a pot of boiling water for about 1-2 minute until cooked.



Step 3:


Drain off as much water as possible and place into a bowl of ice water and 1 tbsp oil.



Step 4:


Drain when cool. These noodles are now ready for anything whether you are making a stir fry or a summer noodle salad!



Chicken And cashew nut stir fry:


Step 1:


Heat up a wok to a high heat and oil (it should be at the smoking point). Add the cubed chicken Breast.



Step 2:


Once the chicken is cooked on the outside add the cashew nuts and dried shrimps. Once it is cooked throughout, add the turmeric, galangal, garlic and the red chillies.




Step 3:


Add the fish sauce to deglaze the edge. Add the oyster sauce and vegetable stock, palm sugar, Thai basil and Thai makrut lime leaves.



Step 4:


Turn off the heat and add fresh coriander, fresh Thai basil and chilli flakes. Grab your pre-cooked vermicelli noodles and add to your wok with the chicken and cashew stir fry.



Step 5:


Serve with fresh makrut limes, Thai basil and A squeeze of lime.



Chef's Tip

Learning how to properly cook rice noodles can make a huge difference to your Thai meals.

Did You Know?

Thailand loves its King, and shows great respect for the monarchy. The well-known Hollywood movie “The King and I” was never shown in Thai theatre's because it was considered to be derogatory to the King

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