Classic Hainanese Chicken Rice

Bahan

• whole chicken1.5 kg
• jasmine rice2 cups
• pandan leaves3-4
• ginger1 inch piece
• garlic4 cloves
• scallions2 stalks
• chicken broth4 cups
• sesame oil2 tbsp
• saltto taste
• black pepperto taste
• chili padi5-10
• lime1
• sugar1 tsp
• soy sauce2 tbsp
• cucumber1/2

Langkah

1. 1

   Clean the chicken thoroughly. Rub with salt inside and out.

2. 2

   In a large pot, combine chicken, ginger slices, garlic cloves, scallions, pandan leaves, and enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Skim off any impurities.

3. 3

   Remove chicken from the pot and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process and tighten the skin. Once cooled, drain and rub with sesame oil.

4. 4

   Strain the poaching liquid and reserve 4 cups for cooking the rice. Add salt to taste.

5. 5

   Wash the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Drain well.

6. 6

   In a rice cooker or pot, combine the washed rice, 4 cups of reserved chicken broth, and a knob of ginger. Cook the rice.

7. 7

   While rice is cooking, prepare the chili sauce: blend chili padi, garlic, ginger, lime juice, sugar, and a little chicken broth. Add soy sauce to taste.

8. 8

   Prepare the ginger paste: finely mince ginger and mix with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of sesame oil.

9. 9

   Carve the poached chicken into bite-sized pieces.

10. 10

    Serve the chicken slices over the fragrant rice. Garnish with cucumber slices and serve with chili sauce, ginger paste, and a small bowl of chicken broth.