Old School Thai Style Fried Chicken

 

Ingredients: (serves 2)

2 chicken whole legs (cut into 2 parts, thighs and drumsticks)

3 garlic cloves (peeled)

2 coriander roots

3/4 tbsp. whole white peppercorns

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 tbsp. fish sauce

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tbsp. dried chili flakes

1/2 cup plain flour

Cooking oil (for deep-frying)

Methods:

1. Pound garlic, coriander roots and peppercorns to rough paste.  Transfer to a large mixing bowl.  Add condensed milk, fish sauce, salt and chili flakes.  Mix until well combined.  Rub the marinade ingredients onto the chicken pieces and let it sit for 1 hour.
2. Place flour onto a large plate.  Dip chicken pieces into the flour and tap off any excess; set aside and continue with the rest of the chicken pieces.
3. Fill a saucepan with 1/3 capacity oil and place over medium heat.
4. Once the oil is hot enough, place chicken in batches and fry until golden and cooked through.  Dish and drain on paper towels.
5. Transfer to serving plate, and serve immediately to enjoy the crunch of the chicken.

I adapted this recipe from "Mama Noi' of Marion's Kitchen.