Chef Maurice prepares Belizean Thai chicken

Don’t let the dreadlocks fool you, Maurice Moore is a no-nonsense chef who combines the freshest local ingredients to fashion an international cuisine that ranks with the best anywhere. Here’s his latest recipe as served at his restaurant Wish Willy, on the island of Caye Caulker.

WISH WILLY DISH OF THE WEEK

Thai Basil Chicken and Rice

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked white rice (can be leftovers)

2 boneless chicken breasts cut into strips

1/2 red onion chopped

1 green pepper chopped

A small piece of ginger chopped

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 shredded carrot

1 zucchini chopped

1/2 teaspoon curry

1/4 teaspoon chilly flakes/powder

1/2 teaspoon basil

1 white or yellow onion chopped

salt and pepper to taste




Method:

Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.

Put a large frying pan on high heat with the oil.

When the oil is hot, add chicken, ginger, carrot, zucchini, onion and curry.

Cook together for 10 – 15 minutes.

Add rice and toss together until well mixed.

Warm for 10 more minutes.

Serve.

That was the last in our Wish Willy Dish of the Week series, but we’re hoping that Chef Maurice can return in the near future. Thanks to Premium Wines and Spirits for making this first of its kind programme possible.