Hainanese Chicken Rice Set Recipe

Step 1

For the Chicken: Place chicken in large stock pot and add rice wine, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons salt, white pepper, ginger, green onions, and pandan leaves (if using). Cover chicken with water (10 to 12 cups).

Step 2

Heat over medium-high heat to simmer. Reduce heat to a bare simmer and poach the chicken until just cooked through (155°F) for breasts, (165°F for legs), 35 to 50 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Stir sesame oil and remaining tablespoon soy sauce in a small bowl. When chicken is cool enough to handle, rub sesame sauce onto chicken.

Step 3

Strain broth and continue to simmer over medium-low heat until reduced to approximately 9 cups (do not skim fat). Season to taste and let cool 15 minutes to allow the fat to rice to the surface.

Step 4

For the Rice: Place 2 cups rice and 3 1/2 cups broth (use as much of the fat as possible from the broth) into rice cooker and cook rice.

Step 5

For the bok choy: Heat oil and shallots in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shallots to small bowl.

Step 6

Heat 3/4 cup broth to simmer over medium-high heat in 10-inch straight sided skillet with lid. Add bok choy and cover. Cook until just tender but still green, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with shallots.

Step 7

Reheat remaining broth and ladle into bowls. Slice chicken meat into bite size portions and arrange on plate, spooning a small amount of broth over the top. Serve with rice, bok choy, sliced cucumber, cilantro, chili sauce, and kecap manis.