Pad krapao gai

Method

1. 1 Grind fresh garlic and chili peppers in a mortar until they form a coarse paste; grinding, not chopping, is necessary to extract all the essential oils.
2. 2 Chop the chicken meat coarsely with a knife, do not grind it, to retain its slightly chewy texture.
3. 3 Sauté the garlic and chili mixture in hot oil, then add the chicken and stir-fry over high heat for 3 minutes.
4. 4 Season with fish sauce, oyster sauce, and a little sugar, then stir to coat the meat with the sauce.
5. 5 Turn off the heat before adding the basil and stirring. Serve over rice with a crispy-edged fried egg.