A puree of spinach and basil lends color and flavor to this Thai-style main dish.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Combine 2 tablespoons fish sauce, garlic, sugar and pepper in medium bowl. Add chicken. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add curry paste; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, stock, sugar and 2 tablespoons fish sauce. Simmer until flavors blend and sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Keep warm.
Step 3
Cook spinach in pot of boiling water until soft, about 3 minutes. Drain well. Cool spinach and squeeze dry. Transfer spinach to blender. Add 1/4 cup sauce and basil; puree mixture.
Step 4
Using electric mixer, beat egg whites, cornstarch, flour and 1/4 cup water in large bowl until smooth. Drain chicken; add to batter, stirring to coat. Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 3 inches. Heat to 350°F. Working in batches, add chicken to pot and deep-fry until cooked through and golden, turning frequently, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to paper towels.
Step 5
Add spinach puree to sauce. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Place chicken atop steamed rice. Pour sauce over; serve.
