Served hot or warm, this exotic dip is a huge party pleaser. Ground chicken is simmered in a peanutty coconut sauce. You'll feel guilty for all the praise, because it is so easy to make. Serve with papadums or prawn crackers.
INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 2 small red chile peppers
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped Vietnamese mint
PREPARATION:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, and cook while stirring to crumble until no longer pink. Stir in the chilies, garlic, peanut butter, lime juice, coconut cream and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the mint, and serve warm or hot. Garnish with a few leaves of mint.