Khao Man Gai (chicken And Rice) Recipe
Steamed or fried chicken with rice simmered in chicken stock and Thai herbs. Served in a homemade ginger sauce with cucumber cilantro and house soup.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Rice
Ginger Sauce
Garnishes
House Soup
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Boil the Chicken
In a large pot, add the whole chicken, salt, smashed garlic, sliced ginger, and green onions. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- 2
Cool and Reserve Broth
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool. Reserve the broth for cooking the rice and making the house soup.
Cook the Rice
- 3
Prepare the Rice
In a separate pot, rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.
- 4
Cook the Rice
Add 2 cups of the reserved chicken stock to the rinsed rice, along with 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Make the Ginger Sauce
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Prepare the House Soup
- 6
Make the Soup
In a pot, combine 4 cups of chicken stock, sliced ginger, chopped green onions, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
