Hainanese Chicken Rice: A Singaporean Comfort Food Recipe For Lunch

By Devi Poojari

One of the most beloved dishes from Singapore can be enjoyed in the comfort of your home with a snuggly bowl of this delicious chicken rice for dinner.

INGREDIENTS [FOR SOUP]

2 cups chicken stock 1 piece lemon zest 2 coriander stems 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 boneless chicken breast ½ tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce ½ tablespoon sugar Salt, to taste

INGREDIENTS [FOR YELLOW SAUCE]

2 coriander roots 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1-inch piece ginger, minced 1 tablespoon miso paste 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon palm sugar 1 fresh red chilli, sliced 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon water

INGREDIENTS [FOR ASSEMBLY]

1 cup cooked rice ½ cucumber, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped coriander 1 spring onion, chopped ½ tablespoon fried garlic

METHOD

For the soup, add the stock along with the aromatics to a large pot and bring to a simmer.

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Add the chicken breast to this liquid and allow it to poach gently until cooked through but tender.

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Remove the chicken breast from the broth and set aside. Season the soup with salt.

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Grind all the ingredients of the yellow sauce into a fine paste.

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To assemble, add the rice to a bowl and pour over the chicken soup.

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Slice the chicken breast and arrange neatly on top of the rice.

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Add the remaining ingredients for assembly, dollop a couple of spoonfuls of the yellow sauce over and serve warm.