About the purple peppers: It was a mistake, we have been waiting for some green peppers, after tossing =( a few i thought sick (purple) peppers... i realized we must have took the wrong plant...
Anyways, i think i'm loving this accidental mistake!
I think they are crunchier than green pepper & it makes the dish prettier! I also cut half a yellow onion, a carrot & a few skinless & boneless chicken thighs (roughly same size as vegetables)
Here is the star of this dish:
Thai Basil!
I used the mortar to crush together a few cloves of garlic & one red chili.
Please don't substitute it with regular italian basil! Go to your local asian markets, they always have it! You can definitely play around & change up the vegetables or even make it with Tofu!
I personally think the Thai Basil has more of a licorish taste & gives a stronger flavors to the dish.
Some oil, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce & salt n pepper later... you get one of the most popular & delicious Thai dish!
Serve it with some steamed Jasmine Rice.
In Thailand they would add an fried egg on top, it instantly becomes the ultimate comfort food!
