Hainanese chicken rice

Singapore · Southeast Asia

Sliced poached chicken beside a mound of rice, cucumber, sauce, and soup.
Hainanese chicken rice

Hainanese chicken rice in Singapore pairs poached chicken with rice cooked in stock and a chilli dip. The National Heritage Board associates its introduction with Hainanese migrants and describes later Cantonese and local influences. Pandan leaves are one local addition used to perfume the rice.[1]

The chicken is cut into bite-sized pieces for serving. Some cooks cool it using the Cantonese practice of an iced-water bath, while the rice absorbs stock during cooking. The board distinguishes the poached preparation from roasted and soy-sauce chicken rice versions. Chicken rice is served across hawker stalls, eateries and restaurants and is also prepared in homes.[1]

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  1. Chicken Rice — Singapore National Heritage Board
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