Khao Man Gai

Thailand · Southeast Asia

Short description: This chicken-and-rice plate is mild until the punchy sauce is spooned over the top.
Ingredients: Poached chicken, chicken-fat rice, garlic, ginger, cilantro root, cucumber, broth, fermented soybean paste, chiles, vinegar, and soy sauce.
Cultural note: It is associated with quick lunch counters and street stalls, where broth, rice, sliced chicken, and sauce are served as a set.
Common misconception: It is not just boiled chicken on plain rice; the rice is cooked with rendered fat and aromatics.

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creator:: Takeaway
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