Phat khing ( th, ผัดขิง, ; lo, ຜັດຂີງ) is a Chinese-influenced
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n dish, that is popular in
Thailand
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and
Laos
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.
''Kai phat khing'' (ไก่ผัดขิง) contains
stir-fried chicken and different vegetables like
mushrooms and
peppers, but other meats may be used. The defining ingredient is sliced
ginger
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("khing") which gives the dish a very characteristic taste. Other important ingredients in this dish are
soy sauce
Soy sauce (also called simply soy in American English and soya sauce in British English) is a liquid condiment of Chinese origin, traditionally made from a fermented paste of soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and '' Aspergillus oryzae'' or ''Asp ...
and
onion
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. It is served with rice. In both countries chicken
gizzards are sometimes (partially) substituted for chicken.
External links
Thai Stir-Fry of Chicken, Fresh Ginger, and Mushrooms: Gai Pad KhingQuick Lao Ginger Chicken Recipe
Lao cuisine
Thai cuisine
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