Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2.5 cup

Chinese rice wine (shao hsing)

None

8 unit

green onions

trimmed and halved

10 clove

garlic

bruised

6 oz

fresh ginger

peeled and sliced

1 unit

whole free-range chicken

None

3 unit

green onions

thinly sliced

2 inch

fresh ginger

peeled and cut into matchsticks

2 tsp

sesame oil

None

0.5 tsp

sugar

None

2 tbsp

peanut oil

None

0.25 cup

light soy sauce

None

2 tbsp

oyster sauce

None

13 oz

gai lan

trimmed and chopped

1 unit

fresh long red chili pepper

thinly sliced

2 cup

jasmine rice

None

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

None

1 clove

garlic

crushed

3 inch

fresh ginger

peeled and thinly sliced

Step 1
~20 min

Combine Chinese rice wine, green onions, garlic, and ginger in a stockpot with cold water and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 40 minutes to create the stock.

Step 2
~20 min

Rinse the chicken, removing excess fat. Gently lower it into the simmering stock, ensuring it's fully submerged. Poach for 30 minutes.

Step 3
~20 min

Remove the pot from heat and let the chicken sit in the poaching liquid for 3 hours at room temperature to finish cooking.

Key Technique: Poaching
Step 4
~20 min

Remove the chicken from the stock and let it cool. Strain the poaching liquid, reserving it for the rice.

Key Technique: Poaching
Step 5
~20 min

Rinse jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan and cook garlic and ginger for 3 minutes.

Step 6
~20 min

Add rice and reserved poaching liquid to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes). Let stand, covered, for another 10 minutes.

Key Technique: Poaching
Step 7
~20 min

Combine sliced onion, ginger, sesame oil, sugar, and reserved poaching liquid in a bowl. Heat peanut oil and pour over the ginger mixture. Reserve for serving.

Key Technique: Poaching
Step 8
~20 min

Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a bowl for the gai lan dressing. Boil gai lan until tender, then drain. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with dressing, and top with chili pepper.

Step 9
~20 min

Chop the chicken and arrange on a platter. Drizzle with the ginger mixture. Serve with ginger rice and gai lan.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality free-range chicken for the best flavor.

Do not overcook the chicken; it should be tender and juicy.

Adjust the amount of ginger to your taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be partially made ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with ginger rice and gai lan.

Add a side of steamed bok choy.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pickled Vegetables
Spicy Cucumber Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

Popular dish served during Chinese New Year.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Holiday Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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