Egg fried rice
Stir-fry mixed vegetables with rice and soy sauce for an inexpensive, yet wholesome and delicious one-dish meal
Use a sharp knife to slash each of the chicken thighs through the skin to the bone, three times on each – this will allow the sauce to penetrate deep into the meat when it’s cooking.
Heat the oil in a large wok, then cook the chicken, skinside down, for 6-8 mins, turning a couple of times to brown the skin.
If there’s a lot of fat in the pan from the chicken, drain away a few teaspoons, then add the garlic, black pepper, bay and ginger. Stir well and cook on a high heat for 2 mins.
In a small jug, whisk together the suka pinakurat, white vinegar, soy and sugar. Pour the sauce on top of the chicken, bring to the boil and cook for 2 mins, deglazing the base of the wok.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and cook for 25 mins, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid, then cook for another 10-15 mins until the sauce is thick and syrupy, and the chicken cooked through. Add a splash of water if the sauce thickens too much before the chicken is cooked. Check for seasoning, adding salt if it needs it.
Garnish with chopped coriander and chilli, and serve with rice and a simple cucumber salad.