trachomatous keratitis (medicine) and Thai Chicken with Basil (recipes)

trachomatous keratitis (medicine)

trachomatous keratitis

See: pannus, corneal pannus.

Thai Chicken with Basil (recipes)

Thai Chicken with Basil

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1small bunch fresh basil, divided

2cups vegetable oil

6large shallots, coarsely chopped

5cloves garlic, minced

1piece fresh ginger (about 1 inch square), peeled and cut into thin strips

1pound ground chicken or turkey

2fresh Thai chili peppers or jalapeño peppers,* cut into thin slices

2teaspoons brown sugar

1/2teaspoon salt

Boston lettuce leaves

Japanese mizuna, cherry tomatoes and additional Thai peppers for garnish

Preparation:

1.Set aside 8 small basil sprigs. Slice remaining basil into strips; set aside.2.Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat until oil registers 375°F on deep-fry thermometer. Add 1 or 2 basil sprigs and deep-fry about 15 seconds or until basil is glossy and crisp. Remove fried sprig with slotted spoon to paper towels; drain. Repeat with remaining sprigs, reheating oil between batches. Reserve fried basil.3.Let oil cool slightly. Pour off most of oil leaving 1/4 cup in wok. Heat over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add shallots, garlic and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute. Add chicken and stir-fry about 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Push chicken up side of wok, letting juices remain in bottom.4.Continue to cook about 5 to 7 minutes or until all liquid evaporates. Stir in chili slices, brown sugar and salt; cook 1 minute. Stir in reserved basil strips. Remove from heat.5.Line serving plate with lettuce. Spoon chicken mixture on top. Top with reserved fried basil. Garnish, if desired.

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