Siamese Fried Chicken (Gai Tord)
8.00 cloves garlic
2.00 tablespoon peppercorns, freshly ground
2.00 tablespoon chopped coriander roots
6.00 chicken pieces
1 oil for deep frying
This fragrant, wonderful version of fried chicken serves two to three people, but quantities can be adjusted to serve more. Using a mortar and pestle, grind or pound garlic, pepper corns and coriander roots to a paste. Wash the chicken and pat dry. Rub the paste all over the chicken and let stand to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Heat the oil in a wok to 375 degrees and deep-fry the chicken until golden and tender. Serve hot with rice and Sweet and Hot Chili Sauce.
Yield: 2 servings