Spa Cuisine Khao Mok Gai (Thai Rice Curry With Herbed Chicken) By Chiva-Som

Nutrients Per Serving
Kilocalories     403.5Protein     27.46gCarbohydrate     56.84gFat, Total     6.92g
Cucumber relish
Ingredients
300ml  rice vinegar260g  honey360g  cucumber, peeled, cored and finely chopped4tbsp  long red chillies, finely chopped3tbsp  chopped coriander
Method
In a saucepan, bring vinegar and honey to the boil. Stir frequently until the honey has dissolved and continue to cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat. Once cooled, add cucumber, chillies and coriander and stir well. Set aside until ready to serve.
Thai rice curry with herbed chicken
Ingredients
60ml  coconut milk1 shallot, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped4 chicken breasts, skinned and boned1tbsp curry powder ผtsp turmeric powder300g brown jasmine rice3tbsp soy sauce1tbsp miso paste4 cardamom pods1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick
Method
Heat the coconut milk in a large saucepan or casserole dish with a lid. Add shallot, garlic and ginger, cook over a low to medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Add chicken and turn up the heat until it is evenly browned. Add curry powder and turmeric powder and stir well to evenly coat chicken. Add rice, soy sauce and miso paste, and stir well. Pour in 250 ml water and stir well. Add cardamom pods, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 30-35 minutes or until the rice is cooked and tender. Remove from heat and leave to stand for 10 minutes with the lid on. After 10 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork and discard cardamom pods, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Serve rice curry warm with cucumber relish on the side.
Chiva-Som Spa Cuisine Concept & Philosophy
Chiva-Som has won many international awards for outstanding spa cuisine, notably the Conde Nast Award for best Spa Cuisine and the Spa Asia Crystal Award for Best Spa Cuisine Menu. You culinary senses will be treated when you check into Chiva-Som.
Our concept is to provide healthy cuisine but with so many flavors you will never notice it's good for you! We will introduce you to the freshest produce delicately mixed with fresh herbs and spices to create flavors that will scintillate the senses and create delicious dining experiences. Our view of spa cuisine is that the moderation should be in the ingredients, not the flavor.
Chiva-Som chefs create daily menus to offer the widest range of dishes to suit a healthy lifestyle while satisfying your appetite. We include the tenderest steaks, the tastiest lamb, the softest chicken, the most delicate fish and the freshest vegetables combined with local herbs and spices to produce great tasting dishes.
Our philosophy is that our guests should take away not just a memory but also an experience which is why all of our dishes can be made at home using ingredients that can be purchased anywhere. We offer spa cooking classes and the Chiva-Som cookbook where the secrets of a healthy diet can be learned and applied at home.
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