Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 kg

whole chicken

whole

1 sprig

celery leaves

leaves

3 unit

peppercorns

whole

1 tsp

salt

2 unit

spring onions

roughly chopped

3 tbsp

peanut oil

1 tbsp

sesame oil

1 tbsp

ginger

finely grated

2 tsp

garlic

finely grated

1 unit

onion

finely sliced

2 cup

short-grain rice

1 tbsp

ginger

finely sliced

2 tbsp

soy sauce

1 unit

red chilies

chopped

0.5 cup

chinese cabbage

finely shredded

2 tbsp

fresh coriander

chopped

Step 1
~4 min

Wash chicken under cold water.

Step 2
~4 min

Place chicken in a large pan with celery leaves, peppercorns, salt, and spring onion.

Step 3
~4 min

Cover with water.

Step 4
~4 min

Cover the pan, bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 5
~4 min

Turn off heat and leave, covered, for 45 minutes (to poach).

Step 6
~4 min

Heat peanut oil and sesame oil in a pan with a well-fitting lid.

Step 7
~4 min

Add ginger, garlic, and onion and cook until soft and golden.

Step 8
~4 min

Set aside 1 tablespoon of the oil mixture for the Dipping Sauce.

Step 9
~4 min

Add rice to the pan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

Add 3 cups of stock from the pan in which the chicken was cooked.

Step 11
~4 min

Bring to the boil, then simmer until holes appear in the rice.

Step 12
~4 min

Cover the pan tightly and reduce heat to very low.

Step 13
~4 min

Cook for 15 minutes.

Step 14
~4 min

Remove the lid and fluff up the rice with a fork.

Step 15
~4 min

While rice is cooking, remove the chicken from the pan, retaining the stock for the Soup.

Step 16
~4 min

Joint Western-style or chop Chinese-style.

Step 17
~4 min

Arrange chicken pieces on a serving platter and keep warm.

Step 18
~4 min

To make Dipping Sauces: Combine reserved oil tablespoon with grated ginger.

Step 19
~4 min

For the second sauce, combine soy sauce and chili.

Step 20
~4 min

To make Soup: Strain the remaining stock, bring to the boil, and add Chinese cabbage.

Step 21
~4 min

Pour into a bowl and sprinkle with coriander.

Step 22
~4 min

Serve chicken, rice, and Dipping Sauces with the bowl of hot chicken broth on the side.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.

Adjust chili level in dipping sauce to your preference.

Serve with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes for a refreshing side.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chicken can be poached ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed greens.

Offer a variety of dipping sauces.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed bok choy
Pickled vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hainan, China

Cultural Significance

A classic dish representing simple yet flavorful cooking.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch
Family Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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