Hainan Chicken Recipe
Poached Chicken over a bed of rice, with cucumber, radish, and chili and soy glaze. Singapore's national dish.
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Ingredients
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Hainan Chicken Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
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Cook the Rice
While the chicken is poaching, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a separate pot, add the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Fluff with a fork.
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Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, chili sauce, and sesame oil to create the glaze.
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Serve
Slice the poached chicken and serve it over a bed of jasmine rice. Arrange the cucumber and radish slices on the side. Drizzle with the chili and soy glaze and garnish with coriander leaves.
