Gkai Kamin recipe

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Ingredients

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
2 stalks lemon grass
12 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons salt
5 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh turmeric
1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns

Nutrition Info

406.6 calories
carbohydrate: 11.2 g
cholesterol: 121.2 mg
fat: 21.7 g
fiber: 2 g
protein: 39.7 g
saturatedFat: 6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 3608 mg
sugar: 0.1 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Cut roots and leafy tops off lemon grass stalks. In a mortar and pestle, pound lemongrass, salt, garlic, turmeric, and pepper into a fine paste.

  2. Cut open chicken lengthwise. Separate into 2 pieces, and rinse well. Rub chicken with mixed spice paste. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.

  3. Grill over moderate heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until well done and evenly brown. Serve hot.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This dish is a popular Southern Style Thai dish. Delicious, simple, and really easy to prepare, it is a good recipe for a working woman. Good compliment for papaya salad.

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