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Rub the skin with salt to remove impurities, then rinse. Stuff the cavity with half of the ginger slices, half of the garlic cloves, and a bunch of spring onions.","group":"Poaching the Chicken","title":"Clean the chicken thoroughly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Poaching the Chicken"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to a very low simmer. Cover and poach for about 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).","group":"Poaching the Chicken","title":"Place the chicken","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Poaching the Chicken"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Prepare a large bowl with ice water. Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the pot and submerge it in the ice bath for 5-10 minutes. Reserve the poaching liquid (chicken broth) for the rice, soup, and sauces.","group":"Poaching the Chicken","title":"Prepare a large bowl","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Poaching the Chicken"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a pot or rice cooker, heat a little oil or chicken fat. Sauté the remaining minced garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the washed jasmine rice and stir to coat. Pour in the reserved chicken broth (use the standard water-to-rice ratio, usually 1:1.5), add the pandan leaves, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the rice is tender and fragrant.","group":"Cooking the Rice","title":"Heat a little oil or chicken fat","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking the Rice"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"For the chili sauce: Blend the red chilies, 2 cloves of garlic, a small piece of ginger, lime juice, a teaspoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of the chicken broth until smooth.","group":"Sauce Preparation","title":"For the chili sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sauce Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Carve the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Brush the skin with a mixture of sesame oil and soy sauce. Serve the chicken on a platter with sliced cucumber, accompanied by the fragrant rice and a small bowl of the remaining hot chicken broth seasoned with salt and white pepper.","group":"Serving","title":"Carve the chicken","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Rubbing the chicken with salt before poaching helps create a smooth, clean skin. The ice bath is crucial for stopping the cooking process and giving the skin a professional, gelatinous texture.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Malaysian","Singaporean"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute","noCook"],"equipment":["Large pot","Rice cooker or heavy-bottomed pot","Blender or mortar and pestle","Large bowl for ice bath"],"diet":["high_protein","dairy_free"],"allergens":["soy","sesame","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The chicken can be poached and the chili sauce made a day in advance, though the rice is best served fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store chicken and rice in separate airtight containers in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Steam the rice and chicken gently to maintain moisture; avoid high-heat microwaving which can toughen the meat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fnasi_ayam_6621bcc5ae%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=9c954e21-83a7-4224-bb26-b8189796e143","imageAlt":"Nasi Ayam (Hainanese Chicken Rice) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["chicken","rice","southeast asian","healthy","high protein","one pot style"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Nasi Ayam (Hainanese Chicken Rice)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:44:57.475Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:44:57.475Z","related":[{"id":"mie_goreng_589c97c20a","slug":"authentic-mie-goreng","title":"Authentic Mie Goreng","description":"A classic Indonesian street food dish featuring savory stir-fried egg noodles tossed with a sweet and salty glaze, crisp vegetables, and a mix of proteins.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmie_goreng_589c97c20a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8a50402c-7fbe-4b90-9e82-da20e063190a","imageAlt":"Authentic Mie Goreng — recipe cover","tags":["indonesian","street food","noodles","savory","quick meal"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":15,"stepCount":7},{"id":"banh_mi_f517f98aec","slug":"banh-mi-vietnamese-sandwich","title":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Vietnamese street food featuring a crusty baguette filled with savory pork, creamy pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, and aromatic fresh herbs.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_mi_f517f98aec%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=95d748db-c3ec-4f86-97b2-405f15d867a1","imageAlt":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) — recipe cover","tags":["vietnamese","sandwich","street food","banh mi","quick meal","spicy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_b079757101","slug":"khao-tom-thai-rice-soup","title":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup)","description":"A comforting and aromatic Southeast Asian breakfast staple featuring tender rice in a savory broth with seasoned pork meatballs and crispy fried garlic.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_b079757101%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=20d1fc02-f00d-4b7f-b686-cbc3f7f1f067","imageAlt":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["thai","breakfast","rice soup","pork meatballs","comfort food","savory"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":6}]}