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Chili-Basil Cashew Chicken with Lime
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Chili-Basil Cashew Chicken with Lime

★★★★★ 4.6 (148 ratings)

A Chili-Basil Cashew Chicken, the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, and served with Lime.

Prep
12 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb cashew chicken
  • 1/2 cup fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime
  • 2 tsp garlic
  • 1 medium Thai chiles
  • 1 lb palm sugar
  • a pinch fresh cilantro
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the cashew chicken generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the cashew chicken and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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