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Fragrant Cashew Chicken with Lime
Thai Free recipe

Fragrant Cashew Chicken with Lime

4.8 (152 ratings)

A Fragrant Cashew Chicken, built on a slow, honest base, and served with Lime.

Prep
22 min
Cook
55 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb cashew chicken
  • 1 lb fish sauce
  • a pinch lime
  • 4 oz garlic
  • 1/4 cup Thai chiles
  • 2 tbsp palm sugar
  • 1 cup 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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