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Khao Kluk Kapi

A vibrant Thai rice dish with shrimp paste, crispy chicken, and fresh vegetables. Quick to assemble and full of flavor.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
650
Protein
35g
Khao Kluk Kapi
comfortingthaidairy freechickencrispyfluffyweeknightmain

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 tbsp shrimp paste
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 3 stalks green onions

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the 1 lb chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp shrimp paste and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the 2 cups cooked rice and toss to coat evenly, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Slice the 1 cucumber and chop the 3 green onions. Serve the rice topped with crispy chicken, cucumber, and green onions. Add chili sauce or extra shrimp paste if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula

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