There are few cuisines throughout the world that have as diverse and colorful food culture as Thailand. Currently a country undergoing a period of civil unrest this diverse nation has been a mecca for travelers and food lovers alike. This is our second trip to south east Asia in the Kooking with Kids saga however the meals could not have been further apart.
Setting aside the bread, bun, baguette, pita or anything else baked, lettuce is the vessel of delivery in this meal which the kids thought was very unique and a bit crazy. The meal has a protein or tofu base which could be chicken, shrimp or any other meat you so choose to serve in your home. With some simple other ingredients that you can find or more importantly grow locally, this is a wonderful and more importantly entertaining meal for the whole family.
This was my daughters first experience using a real chefs knife. We cut the green onions together and I showed her proper technique when using such a kitchen utensil. Proper technique is something that should be taught early and reinforced over and over again. Another meal where the kids get to construct their own dinners as well as help with seasoning, measuring and in this case cutting.
Since we grow cilantro and green onions in our yard they came in handy. We did have to pick up mushrooms and water chestnuts from the local purveyor. I patched this recipe together from others to suite our tastes. It is an excellent and simple way to enjoy some of the flavors of Thailand.
2 chicken breasts, slice thinly or cut into small cubes1 small jar mushrooms, cut into small pieces1 small can water chestnuts, cut into small pieces2 small cloves of garlic, diced1 bunches of green onions, finely chopped1 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped1/3 cup of Hoisin sauce (really use any amount you like-adjust it to your taste)2-3 TBLS. Soy saucecanola or vegetable oil
Cook the chicken in oil till almost done, then drop in the garlic for about a minute. Add the mushrooms and water chestnuts. Cook for another minute or so, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Add the hoisin sauce and soy sauce, mix to coat, add green onions and cilantro. Cook for another minute or so. Serve wrapped in lettuce leaves.
What a delicious meal for the whole family. So wrap up and lets cook!
Setting aside the bread, bun, baguette, pita or anything else baked, lettuce is the vessel of delivery in this meal which the kids thought was very unique and a bit crazy. The meal has a protein or tofu base which could be chicken, shrimp or any other meat you so choose to serve in your home. With some simple other ingredients that you can find or more importantly grow locally, this is a wonderful and more importantly entertaining meal for the whole family.
This was my daughters first experience using a real chefs knife. We cut the green onions together and I showed her proper technique when using such a kitchen utensil. Proper technique is something that should be taught early and reinforced over and over again. Another meal where the kids get to construct their own dinners as well as help with seasoning, measuring and in this case cutting.
Since we grow cilantro and green onions in our yard they came in handy. We did have to pick up mushrooms and water chestnuts from the local purveyor. I patched this recipe together from others to suite our tastes. It is an excellent and simple way to enjoy some of the flavors of Thailand.
2 chicken breasts, slice thinly or cut into small cubes1 small jar mushrooms, cut into small pieces1 small can water chestnuts, cut into small pieces2 small cloves of garlic, diced1 bunches of green onions, finely chopped1 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped1/3 cup of Hoisin sauce (really use any amount you like-adjust it to your taste)2-3 TBLS. Soy saucecanola or vegetable oil
Cook the chicken in oil till almost done, then drop in the garlic for about a minute. Add the mushrooms and water chestnuts. Cook for another minute or so, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Add the hoisin sauce and soy sauce, mix to coat, add green onions and cilantro. Cook for another minute or so. Serve wrapped in lettuce leaves.
What a delicious meal for the whole family. So wrap up and lets cook!
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