{"id":"recipe_8492b94d71","slug":"khao-man-gai-thai-ginger-chicken-rice","title":"Khao Man Gai (Thai Ginger Chicken Rice)","description":"A comforting Southeast Asian classic featuring succulent poached chicken served over fragrant jasmine rice cooked in chicken fat and broth, paired with a signature spicy ginger-garlic sauce.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":55,"totalMinutes":75,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 whole chicken (about 1.5kg)","name":"Whole Chicken","quantity":1.5,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":3.3,"usUnit":"lb","form":"whole","notes":"cleaned and trimmed of excess fat (reserve the fat)","group":"Chicken and Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tablespoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"for cleaning and seasoning broth","group":"Chicken and Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 inches fresh ginger, sliced","name":"Ginger","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"divided for broth and sauce","group":"Chicken and Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"10 cloves garlic","name":"Garlic","quantity":10,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"clove","form":"peeled","notes":"divided for broth, rice, and sauce","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"3-4 coriander roots","name":"Coriander root","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"roots","notes":"cleaned well","group":"Chicken and Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 cups jasmine rice","name":"Jasmine Rice","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"washed until water runs clear","group":"Rice","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"3 tablespoons fermented soybean paste (Taochiao)","name":"Fermented Soybean Paste","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"Thai style","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"3-5 Thai bird's eye chilies","name":"Thai Chili","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tablespoon sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"palm sugar or white sugar","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tablespoon vinegar","name":"Vinegar","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"white or apple cider vinegar","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 teaspoon dark soy sauce","name":"Dark Soy Sauce","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"for color","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"1 cucumber","name":"Cucumber","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"for garnish","group":"Garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rub the whole chicken with salt to clean the skin, then rinse thoroughly with cold water. Reserve any large pieces of yellow fat from the cavity area.","group":"Poach Chicken","title":"Rub the whole chicken","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Poach Chicken"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the chicken in a large pot. Add 4 garlic cloves, half of the ginger slices, and coriander roots. Fill with enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer (around 185°F / 85°C). Cook for 40-50 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.","group":"Poach Chicken","title":"Place the chicken","timerMinutes":50,"sourceTitle":"Poach Chicken"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Once cooked, remove the chicken and plunge it into an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop the cooking and make the skin firm. Remove, drain, and brush with a little oil to prevent drying. Keep the chicken broth in the pot.","group":"Poach Chicken","title":"Remove the chicken and plunge it","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Poach Chicken"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a pan, render the reserved chicken fat over medium heat until liquid (or use oil). Sauté 3 minced garlic cloves until fragrant. Add the washed jasmine rice and stir for 2 minutes to coat the grains in the fat.","group":"Prepare Rice","title":"In a pan, render the reserved chicken fat","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Rice"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Transfer the rice to a rice cooker and add the chicken broth (use the amount required by your rice cooker, usually a 1:1.5 ratio). Cook until fluffy.","group":"Prepare Rice","title":"Transfer the rice","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Rice"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Prepare the sauce: finely mince the remaining garlic, ginger, and Thai chilies. Combine with fermented soybean paste, sugar, vinegar, and dark soy sauce in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.","group":"Sauce","title":"Prepare the sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Serve over the fragrant rice with a side of cucumber slices, a small bowl of the clear chicken broth, and the dipping sauce.","group":"Serving","title":"Slice the chicken","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using a whole chicken provides the best flavor and enough fat for the rice. If you cannot find coriander roots, use the bottom stems of a cilantro bunch. The dipping sauce is the heart of this dish; adjust the chilies to your preferred heat level.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["poach","boil","saute"],"equipment":["Large pot","Rice cooker","Skillet","Chef's knife","Mixing bowl"],"diet":["dairy_free"],"allergens":["soy","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The chicken can be poached and stored separately in broth; the rice is best fresh but can be reheated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store chicken and rice in airtight containers. 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