Chicken Laap

Directions

1. 1
   Cook rice in a dry small heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes (rice will smoke).
2. 2
   Grind to a coarse powder in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
3. 3
   Thinly slice chicken crosswise and cut slices into thin strips.
4. 4
   Season chicken with salt.
5. 5
   Heat oil in a wok or heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry chicken until cooked through, about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove chicken from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons rice powder, reserving remainder for another use.
7. 7
   Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
8. 8
   Mound chicken on a platter and serve with a basket or bowl of sticky rice and plate of herbs, tomato, and cucumber.