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Monday, July 20, 2009

June Harvest

makopa (Malay Rose Apple Tree)

siling haba (finger chilllies)

papaya and banana

Banana - saba

Monday, July 13, 2009

Chicken Krapao

It's been a while since I last ate in my favorite Thai restaurant,
Ning's Thai in Los BaƱos,Laguna. The owner, Tita Cora gave me
some krapao seeds to plant at home. Krapao is Thai Basil.

This recipe is an attempt to try one of her best sellers,
Chicken Krapao.

Krapao plant


Chicken Krapao

1 chicken breast
crushed garlic
1 tsp sugar
chili powder
4 Tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp fish sauce
1/4 Baguio Beans, sliced
bunch of krapao
1 Tbsp oil

Saute garlic in oil. Stir in chicken, chili powder, sugar and fish sauce.
When chicken changes color,add Baguio beans and oyster sauce.
Stir fry until chicken and beans are cooked. Turn off heat and add
krapao. When krapao leaves are limp, transfer to a plate and serve.