How to make delicious Hainanese chicken rice using just magic com

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Cooking authentic Hainanese rice is no longer difficult because it can be done just with the help of magic com. This typical Chinese dish is loved for the fragrant chicken broth that soaks into the fluffy rice. This method is very practical and gives perfect results every time you try it.

The advantage of using magic com is that we don’t need to worry that the rice will burn or be undercooked. This tool makes the whole process simpler and more enjoyable, especially as the rice will continue to stay warm until it is ready to eat. Let’s take a look at how to make it.

Required Materials

Hainanese Rice Recipe
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Chicken Broth Components:

1 free-range chicken (weight 1-1.2 kg)
1 large piece of ginger (50 grams), bruised
2 spring onions, coarsely chopped
Salt and ground pepper to taste
2 to 2.5 liters of clean water

Hainanese Rice Components:

3 cups rice (equivalent to 500 grams), wash clean
1-2 tbsp sesame oil
3-4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 segment of ginger, finely chopped
1 pandan leaf, tied in a knot
Salt to taste
Chicken broth (adjust to the amount of water for cooking regular rice)

Complementary Sauce Components:

Ginger Garlic Sauce: 2 tablespoons grated ginger, 1 tablespoon grated garlic, 3 tablespoons hot cooking oil, and salt.
Chili Sauce: Red bird’s eye chilies, curly red chilies, 1 clove of garlic, vinegar, salt, sugar and a little broth.
Soy Sauce: Premium soy sauce, sesame oil, and a little chicken stock.

How to cook

1. Prepare a rich chicken stock

The process begins by boiling water with a whole chicken, crushed ginger and green onions. Cook over low heat for 40-60 minutes so that the chicken becomes tender and season with salt and pepper. Once cooked, remove the chicken, strain the sauce, then cut the chicken into pieces and brush with sesame oil to keep it moist and juicy.

2. Cooking Rice on Magic Com

Saute the chopped garlic and ginger in sesame oil until the aroma comes out. Put the rice in the magic com pot, mix with the stir fry, pandan leaves and salt. Use previously made chicken stock instead of regular water. Turn on the “COOK” button and let it cook. Leave it for 10-15 minutes in the “WARM” position so that the texture of the rice is more stable before opening.

3. Mix complementary sauces

Ginger sauce is made by drizzling ginger and grated garlic in hot oil. For chili sauce, puree boiled chilies with garlic and add supporting spices. Soy sauce is simply made by mixing soy sauce, sesame oil and a little stock.

The Secret to Perfect Hainanese Rice

For a deeper taste, using free-range chicken is highly recommended. Make sure the sauteed onions and ginger are not burnt so that the rice is not bitter and has a fresh aroma. The best serving is to arrange the chicken pieces on top of rice, then top with cucumber slices and coriander leaves. Don’t skip the three sauces for a more complete taste.

FAQ (Frequently Appearing Questions)

1. What type of rice is most suitable for Hainanese rice?

Use long-grain rice or jasmine rice to get a more fragrant aroma and texture that matches the sauce.

2. Can ginger and garlic be blended instead of chopped?

Yes, but manual chopping usually provides a more authentic flavor texture and prevents the spices from releasing too much water when sautéed.

3. How do you keep chicken skin bright and not crack when boiled?

Cook the chicken over low heat (simmering) after the water boils. If the fire is too high, the chicken skin will easily tear due to the water’s upheaval.

4. Can sesame oil be replaced with regular cooking oil?

Ordinary cooking oil can be used for stir-frying, but sesame oil is the distinctive aroma of Hainanese rice which is difficult to replace if you want a restaurant-like taste.

5. How do you make clear stock?

Make sure to strain the stock using a fine sieve or filter cloth once the chicken is cooked to remove the ginger and spring onion pulp.

(brl/tin)