Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 stalk lemongrass ((base of stalk, cut into small pieces; 50g))
  • 1/2 cup cilantro ((also known as fresh coriander—stems and leaves, chopped; 25g))
  • 2 shallots ((chopped; 35g))
  • 8 cloves garlic ((chopped; 35g))
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ((30 ml))
  • 2 tablespoons palm sugar ((or light brown sugar; 25g))
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Thai thin soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Thai sweet soy sauce ((or black soy sauce))
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder ((optional))
  • 1 whole chicken ((about 5-6 pounds; 2.2-2.6 kg))
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar ((or light brown sugar; 12g))
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste or concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sticky rice ((kao khua; ground to a powder, optional))
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro ((chopped))
  • 1 tablespoon scallions ((chopped))
  • 2 teaspoons dried chili flakes ((or fresh Thai chili peppers, optional))

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