Hainanese chicken rice

Singapore · Southeast Asia

Short description: This chicken-and-rice plate pairs silky poached meat with savory rice and sharp dipping sauces.
Ingredients: Poached chicken with chicken-stock rice, ginger, garlic, cucumber, chile sauce, and soy-based sauce.
Cultural note: Its modern hawker-center identity grew from migrant cooks adapting poached chicken, rice, and sauces for busy lunch counters.
Common misconception: It is not plain boiled chicken with white rice; the rice is usually cooked with stock and aromatics.

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creator:: Alpha from Melbourne, Australia
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