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Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cooking spray
• self-rising flour
• white sugar
• fruity beer
• strawberry
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. 2 Stir flour and white sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Pour in beer and stir. Add strawberries and basil and stir until well combined; batter will be stiff and sticky. Scoop batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top generously with coarse sugar.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

By Tammy Lynn

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• whole wheat bread
• pecorino romano cheese
• parsley
• oregano
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• thyme
• kosher salt
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2. 2 Layer bread slices in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Allow a bit of room between slices for warm air to circulate.
3. 3 Toast bread in the preheated oven, flipping until evenly dry, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. 4 Process bread in a food processor until fine. Add Pecorino Romano cheese, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and sugar and pulse until just combined.

By BabyDragonfly

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• water
• egg
• salt
• white sugar
• olive oil
• rosemary
• oregano
• all-purpose flour
• all-purpose flour
• yeast

Instructions

1. 1 Pour warm water into the pan of your bread machine; add egg, salt, white sugar, olive oil, rosemary, oregano, basil, flour, and bread machine yeast, respectively.
2. 2 Set machine to bake a large loaf with light crust and press Start.

By BowerMarty

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ✓ basil
• all-purpose flour
• sugar
• active dry yeast
• salt
• oregano
• garlic powder
• rosemary
• milk
• water
• butter
• egg
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 1 ½ cups flour, sugar, yeast, 2 teaspoons basil, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and rosemary in a large bowl.
2. 2 Combine milk, water, and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until butter melts, about 30 seconds. Pour over flour mixture; beat until dough is just moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining 3 cups flour until a soft dough forms.
3. 3 Turn dough out onto a floured surface, such as a large cutting board or countertop; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Divide dough into thirds; shape each piece into a 15-inch rope. Transfer ropes to a greased baking sheet; braid together. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under the braid. Cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 25 minutes.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush top of braid with olive oil; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon basil.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet or transfer to a wire rack.

By Nerice Photography

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• all-purpose flour
• active dry yeast
• salt
• sugar
• garlic powder
• oregano
• thyme
• black pepper
• water
• vegetable oil
• olive oil
• mozzarella
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add water and vegetable oil, then mix until dough comes together.
2. 2 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl; place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a clean, damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
5. 5 Punch dough down and place on prepared baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
7. 7 Cut into 12 pieces and serve warm.

By Terri McCarrell

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• beef flank steak
• coconut milk
• green curry paste
• hot chile paste
• white sugar
• rice

Instructions

1. 1 Slice beef against grain into 1/4-inch slices.
2. 2 Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; whisk 1/2 cup coconut milk and curry paste together until simmering, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup coconut milk; return curry mixture to a simmer. Repeat with remaining coconut milk returning mixture to a simmer with each addition, 7 to 8 minutes altogether.
3. 3 Stir chile paste and beef into curry mixture; simmer just until beef is slightly pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil and sugar; cook until beef is soft and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve with cooked rice.

By Chuck Mac

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• sake
• miso paste
• mirin
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• salmon fillet

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together the sake, miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a baking dish. Add the salmon, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before flipping the fillets over in the marinade to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. 2 Bring salmon to room temperature, about 15 minutes, then remove salmon from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange salmon in the skillet, and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer the fish to a plate and garnish with basil.

By WhatsCookingwithKids

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cauliflower pizza crust
• broccoli coleslaw mix
• red onion
• olive oil
• peanut sauce
• chicken
• mozzarella cheese
• cilantro
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place broccoli slaw and red onion on the parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat.
3. 3 Bake for 5 minutes; remove from oven, and set aside. Leave oven on.
4. 4 Spread 1/2 of the peanut sauce on one of the pizza crusts. Top with broccoli-onion mixture, 1/2 of the chicken, and 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with second crust and remaining ingredients.
5. 5 Place pizzas directly on oven rack and bake until crust is golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes.
6. 6 Sprinkle basil, cilantro, and mint on each pizza before serving.

By SunnyDaysNora

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ground beef
• bread crumb
• lemongrass
• shallot
• red chili pepper
• peanut
• salt
• pepper
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat grill for high heat.
2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together ground round, bread crumbs, lemon grass, shallot, chili peppers, and peanuts. Season with salt and pepper. Form into patties. If you are making these ahead of time, do not add peanuts until you are ready to grill.
3. 3 Lightly oil grate, and place burgers on grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from grill, and sprinkle burgers with lime juice.

By Maryellen

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• heavy cream
• bay leaf
• cumin
• ginger
• turmeric
• curry powder
• coconut butter
• milk
• salt
• lime juice
• cilantro
• garlic
• red bell pepper
• onion
• zucchini
• tomato
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; add tomatoes, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, basil, lime juice, and salt. Cover and cook until vegetables are slightly tender, about 25 minutes. Transfer vegetable mixture to a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
2. 2 Place milk, coconut butter, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, cumin, and bay leaf in the same large pot; cook and stir over medium-low heat until coconut butter is completely melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Add pureed vegetables to the milk mixture; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish each serving with about 1 tablespoon heavy cream.

By HannahRose

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• firm tofu
• peanut oil
• garlic
• onion
• water
• chinese eggplant
• soy sauce
• thai chili sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Place tofu on a paper towel-lined plate. Cover with another paper towel and place a heavy pot on top. Allow to sit until extra moisture has released into the paper towels, about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Heat peanut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add tofu, onion, and garlic and saute until onions are soft, about 5 minutes, adding water if tofu sticks to the pan.
3. 3 Add eggplant, cover, and cook until eggplant starts to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add soy sauce and chili sauce, lower heat to medium, and continue cooking until eggplant becomes translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add basil and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.

By jessi

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• white rice
• oregano
• chive
• water
• pea
• carrot
• corn
• vegetable oil
• pork chop
• soy sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Combine rice, basil, oregano, and chives in a saucepan. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. 2 Combine frozen peas, carrots, and corn in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Microwave, covered, until heated through, 6 to 7 minutes.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir pork chops until no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Mix in the cooked vegetables, rice, and soy sauce; heat through.

By The J's

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• white sugar
• ginger
• lemongrass
• soy sauce
• cucumber
• jalapeno pepper
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, lemongrass, and soy sauce together in a large bowl. Stir in cucumbers, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and basil.

By xiaodaut

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• water
• long-grain white rice
• firm tofu
• canola oil
• red bell pepper
• onion
• coconut milk
• red curry paste
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Bring 4 cups water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
2. 2 While the rice is cooling, slice tofu and place on a plate with cloth napkins or paper towels between the slices. Place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard any accumulated liquid.
3. 3 Heat a dry, nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add tofu and cook slowly, pressing with a spatula to release any remaining liquid, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side. Remove and set aside.
4. 4 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, and remaining 1/4 cup water; cook, tossing frequently, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add coconut milk and curry paste; simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add tofu and toss to combine.
5. 5 Serve over warm rice. Squeeze lime juice over top and garnish with basil.

By Juli Warfel Bitler

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• vegetable oil
• onion
• garlic
• chicken breast
• oyster sauce
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• chile pepper
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir in chile peppers. Pour in water. Cook until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil just before serving.

By Nancy Gibson

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• baby bok choy
• liquid amino acid
• olive oil
• ginger
• garlic
• turmeric
• curry powder
• herbes de provence
• red pepper flakes
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Mix bok choy, liquid amino acid, olive oil, ginger, garlic, turmeric, curry powder, fines herbs, basil, red pepper flakes together in a large bowl; season with black pepper. Place coated bok choy on the prepared baking sheet; pour remaining liquid over bok choy.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until thickest ends of bok choy are tender, 6 to 10 minutes.

By Percy Lee Owen

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• soy sauce
• water
• sugar
• chicken breast
• vegetable oil
• green onion
• garlic
• vegetable oil
• baby spinach

Instructions

1. 1 Combine soy sauce, water, and sugar in a bowl.
2. 2 Marinate chicken in soy sauce mixture for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
4. 4 Cook and stir green onions in oil for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl.
5. 5 Pour 3 tablespoons oil into the skillet. Cook and stir chicken and marinade until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
6. 6 Add spinach leaves to chicken. Cover for 4 minutes stirring occasionally.
7. 7 Stir green onion mixture into chicken and spinach; cook to reheat onions, 1 to 2 minutes.
8. 8 Stir in basil and cook until heated, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve!

By Myra Steinberg Levine

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• edamame
• sweet corn
• sweet pea
• black bean
• red onion
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• salt
• parsley
• black pepper
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Mix edamame, corn, peas, black beans, and red onion in a large bowl.
2. 2 Stir olive oil, vinegar, salt, parsley, black pepper, basil, and garlic powder into edamame mixture.
3. 3 Chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.

By Allison

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• red cabbage
• red bell pepper
• shallot
• ginger
• mayonnaise
• lemon
• olive oil
• wasabi paste
• peppercorn
• pine nut
• sunflower kernel

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cabbage, red bell pepper, shallots, ginger, and basil in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, wasabi paste, and ground pepper in another bowl; stir into cabbage mixture. Top with pine nuts and sunflower kernels.

By Lynn Pennec

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• chicken breast
• salt
• paprika
• black pepper
• mustard
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• thyme
• oregano
• sage
• cornstarch
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken into a medium bowl.
2. 2 Combine salt, paprika, black pepper, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, basil, oregano, and sage in a small bowl; reserve 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture. Sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture over chicken and toss to coat evenly.
3. 3 Combine cornstarch and reserved 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture in a large resealable plastic bag; shake to combine. Add chicken and seal the bag; shake to coat evenly. Transfer chicken to a fine mesh strainer and shake to remove excess cornstarch. Let rest until cornstarch begins to absorb into chicken, 5 to 10 minutes.
4. 4 Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
5. 5 Arrange chicken in a single layer in the prepared basket, making sure not to overlap. You may have to do two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. Mist chicken with cooking spray.
6. 6 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 4 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket and mist chicken again with cooking spray so there are no dry or powdery areas. Continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink on the inside and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• green chili
• chicken breast
• jasmine rice
• sugar
• fish sauce
• soy sauce
• green onion
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet, over medium-high heat. Fry garlic until golden then add chile pepper and chicken meat, and stir-fry until cooked through.
2. 2 When chicken is cooked, add rice, sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently. When mixture is well blended, stir in green onions, basil, and cilantro. Cook for 1 more minute, then serve hot.

By Mitch

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ground beef
• ground pork
• rolled oat
• bread
• egg
• onion
• green onion
• onion soup mix
• soy sauce
• ginger root
• sesame oil
• burger bun

Instructions

1. 1 Gently mix beef, pork, oats, bread, egg, onion, green onion, soup mix, basil, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil together. Form 10 slider-sized patties.
2. 2 Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and pan-fry until meat is browned and no longer pink in the centers, flipping as needed, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3 While patties fry, toast slider buns in a toaster until lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute each.
4. 4 Add patties to toasted buns and serve.

By Bryan Buerkle

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• extra-firm tofu
• water
• beef base
• hoisin sauce
• olive oil cooking spray
• spinach
• grape tomato
• sweet chili sauce
• greek yogurt
• lime juice
• extra-virgin olive oil
• coconut milk
• jasmine rice

Instructions

1. 1 Remove tofu from package and slice horizontally into 5 slices. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set tofu on top. Place more paper towels on top of the tofu and weigh down tofu with a flat and heavy object. Press tofu for at least 1 hour or overnight to remove as much liquid as possible.
2. 2 Transfer tofu to a deep dish. Whisk together water, beef base, and hoisin sauce. Pour over tofu and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. 4 Discard marinade and pat tofu dry. Slice tofu into 1-inch cubes and place on the prepared baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6. 6 Meanwhile, combine spinach, tomatoes, chili sauce, yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, and basil in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth. Refrigerate sauce to cool.
7. 7 Meanwhile, bring coconut milk and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
8. 8 Serve tofu and rice with spinach sauce on side for dipping.

By Amergin

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• rotisserie chicken
• coleslaw mix
• carrot
• white sugar
• garlic
• ginger
• black pepper
• hoisin sauce
• soy sauce
• white vinegar
• green leaf lettuce
• peanut sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, coleslaw mix, sugar, garlic, ginger, basil, and pepper to the hot skillet. Pour in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar; bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until chicken is hot and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 To serve, line a platter with lettuce leaves and pour chicken mixture into the center of the platter. Each diner assembles their own wrap by placing some of the chicken mixture onto a lettuce leaf, adding a little peanut sauce, and then rolling it into a cylinder.

By gztg44

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• rice noodle
• oyster sauce
• sugar
• rice vinegar
• lime juice
• canola oil
• onion
• shallot
• garlic
• chicken
• green bell pepper
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Place rice noodles into a bowl. Fill the bowl with hot water and separate noodles with a fork or your hands. Soak until softened, about 45 minutes.
2. 2 When noodles have been soaking for 30 minutes, whisk oyster sauce, sugar, vinegar, and lime juice together in a bowl until smooth; set aside.
3. 3 Pour enough oil into a wok or large skillet to coat the bottom; set over medium-high heat. Add onion, shallot, and garlic to hot oil; cook and stir until fragrant and slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken and bell pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Move chicken mixture to one side of the wok.
4. 4 Pour beaten egg into the empty side of the hot wok; cook until it becomes slightly set, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip egg and cook until set, 1 to 2 minutes more. Break egg apart with a fork and stir into chicken mixture. Mix in reserved sauce and basil.
5. 5 Drain noodles, then add to chicken mixture. Cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

By kayak

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• beef
• salt
• onion
• garlic
• coconut milk
• beef broth
• red curry paste
• jalapeno pepper
• lime juice
• peanut oil
• brown sugar
• water
• jasmine rice
• spinach

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Drain excess grease. Transfer beef to a 4-quart slow cooker and sprinkle with salt.
2. 2 Cook onions and garlic in the same skillet over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add to the slow cooker.
3. 3 Stir coconut milk, beef broth, red curry paste, jalapeños, lime juice, peanut oil, and brown sugar into the slow cooker until well combined.
4. 4 Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low until flavors combine, 6 to 10 hours.
5. 5 Bring water and rice to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
6. 6 Meanwhile, stir spinach into the slow cooker; cook until wilted, about 15 minutes.
7. 7 Serve beef mixture over rice; garnish with basil leaves.

By Sapper26

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• soy sauce
• white wine
• chicken broth
• olive oil
• black pepper
• parsley
• mustard powder
• ginger
• white sugar
• onion
• sesame oil
• lime juice
• dijon mustard
• garlic
• turkey tenderloin

Instructions

1. 1 Mix soy sauce, white wine, chicken broth, olive oil, pepper, basil, parsley, mustard powder, ginger, sugar, onion, sesame oil, lime juice, Dijon, and garlic together in a small bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add turkey, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove turkey from the marinade and shake off excess; place turkey into a 2-quart glass baking dish.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
4. 4 While the turkey is cooking, pour marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. 5 Slice turkey and serve with sauce.

By lisamarie13

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• rice noodle
• rice vinegar
• fish sauce
• garlic
• chili paste
• brown sugar
• salt
• green onion
• carrot
• mint
• cilantro
• peanut
• sesame oil
• chicken thigh
• fresno chile pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place noodles in a large bowl; cover with hot water. Stir; soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain; rinse thoroughly.
3. 3 Combine vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, chili paste, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Add 4 green onions, carrots, basil, mint, and cilantro.
4. 4 Stir in noodles, ½ cup peanuts, and sesame oil; toss to coat. Set aside for flavors to absorb, 30 minutes.
5. 5 Top servings with grilled chicken and Fresno chiles; garnish with green onions and peanuts.
6. 6 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cornstarch
• water
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• salt
• chicken thigh
• oil
• taro
• vegetable oil
• shallot
• ginger
• water
• coconut milk
• salt
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Mix cornstarch and water together in a large bowl until dissolved. Add soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Mix in chicken; cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan or deep-fat fryer. Fry taro until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
3. 3 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add shallots and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. 4 Transfer chicken mixture to a large saucepan. Add fried taro. Pour in enough water to cover 3/4 of the mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and basil. Season with salt and sugar.

By tonytsang

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• sesame oil
• chicken breast
• carrot
• olive oil
• onion
• scallion
• garlic
• ginger
• coconut milk
• peanut butter
• water
• sriracha sauce
• lime
• salt
• great northern bean

Instructions

1. 1 Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook in batches, if necessary, until nicely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. 2 At the same time, heat a small amount of water to boiling in a small saucepan. Add carrots and boil until just starting to get tender, about 2 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; stir in onion, white parts of scallions, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, 1/4 cup water, Sriracha, lime juice, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring often, until peanut butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
5. 5 Add cooked chicken, carrots, and peanut sauce to the onion mixture. Stir in beans, scallion greens, and basil until well mixed.
6. 6 Simmer over low heat, stirring often, until well blended and heated through, 30 to 40 minutes. The sauce should be a little thin as it cooks; if not, add water until desired consistency.

By Jim