Spiced Chicken and Pandan Leaves (Gai How Bi Towey)

Deep-fried chicken parcels marinated in Thai spices, wrapped in pandan leaves, and served with a tangy ginger dipping sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 72.5 kcals 1450 kcals
Carbohydrates 2.9 grams 58.2 grams
Fat 4.1 grams 82.4 grams
Protein 5.9 grams 118.5 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
20 pieces
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Palm Sugar
crushed
1
pinch
Sugar
for sauce
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Thai Fish Sauce
for marinade
1
tbsp
Dark Soy Sauce
for marinade
0.5
tbsp
Thai Fish Sauce
for sauce
0.5
tbsp
Soy Sauce
for sauce
0.5
tbsp
Rice Vinegar
for sauce
Fruits
2
piece
Lime
cut into wedges for serving
Liquids
1
squeeze
Meat
500
g
Chicken Breast
skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
NutsSeeds
4
piece
Garlic
cloves, chopped
10
piece
Coriander
roots, washed and finely chopped
15
g
Galangal
coarsely grated
1
pinch
White Pepper
to taste
20
piece
Pandan Leaves
whole leaves
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Sesame Oil
for marinade
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying
1
tbsp
Sesame Oil
for sauce
Vegetables
40
g
Ginger
finely grated, juice only

Steps

  • Pound garlic, coriander root, galangal, and palm sugar into a smooth paste using a pestle and mortar.
  • Combine the paste with lime juice, white pepper, sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, and chicken.
  • Cover the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside for serving.
  • Blanch pandan leaves in boiling water for 30 seconds then dry them with kitchen paper.
  • Wrap each piece of chicken in a pandan leaf, trim the stalk, and secure with a cocktail stick.
  • Heat oil in a pan or deep-fryer to 180°C.
  • Fry the parcels in batches for 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked and leaves are golden-brown.
  • Drain the parcels on kitchen paper and serve with sauce and lime wedges.