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When mentioning Hoi An, one cannot overlook specialties like cao lau or chicken rice, which allure many travelers. Let's dive into the art of making Hoi An chicken rice together.
Prominent along the Central Vietnam tourist trail, Hoi An's ancient town resembles a rustic, simple, and poetic painting. Apart from its diverse and rich cultural values, Hoi An boasts a highly distinctive culinary aspect. Particularly, the glistening golden chicken rice, paired with tangy, spicy chicken salad with Vietnamese coriander leaves, is irresistibly appealing, leaving an unforgettable impression after just one taste.
Ingredients:
- Local chicken: 500 grams
- Jasmine rice: 200 grams
- Sticky rice: 30 grams
- Onion: 1 bulb
- Turmeric, garlic, dried shallots, Vietnamese coriander, lime, chili
- Chicken fat: 1 tablespoon
- Seasoning salt, sea salt, peppercorns, seasoning powder
- Side vegetables (according to preference)
The Process of Crafting Hoi An Chicken Rice:
Step 1:
- Clean the chicken thoroughly, rub with salt, wine, and ginger on the skin, then rinse with clean water to remove any odor, and let it dry.
- Crush the dried shallots and peel the garlic.
- Clean and thinly slice the turmeric.
- Boil the chicken with 3 slices of fresh turmeric, 4 crushed garlic cloves, 1 dried shallot bulb. (If you don't have fresh turmeric, you can use turmeric powder instead. However, using fresh turmeric will impart a fragrant aroma to the chicken meat and give the skin a beautiful and attractive color).
Step 2:
- Rinse the rice with clean water twice and soak it for 1 to 2 hours. Use the chicken broth to cook the rice, ensuring that the water level is sufficient to cover the rice, then add 1 coffee spoon of soup powder and 1 tablespoon of chicken fat. (Avoid adding too much water as it will make the rice sticky and lose its texture).
- Thinly slice the onion and immediately soak it in a bowl of ice water with a bit of vinegar to make it crispy, white, and prevent it from becoming pungent.
- Wash the Vietnamese coriander leaves thoroughly. Thinly slice the banana flowers and immediately soak them in diluted saltwater to keep them white.
Step 3:
- After the chicken is fully cooked, debone it and cut or tear it into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl, mix well with 2 teaspoons of soup powder, 1 teaspoon of peppercorns, ½ teaspoon of seasoning powder, thinly sliced chili, and the juice of one lime.
- Add the onion and Vietnamese coriander to the chicken, toss well to marinate the chicken.
- Wait for the rice to cook, transfer the rice to a small bowl and gently press it with salt to compact it into a block, then flip it onto a large plate.
- Mix the chicken with the rice and serve with side vegetables. This dish is best enjoyed with Hoi An soy sauce, chili soy sauce, or ginger garlic chili fish sauce.
Finished Product Requirements: Golden rice grains, fragrant with chicken broth, mixed with sweet and sour chicken salad with Vietnamese coriander, and served with enticing pickled vegetables. The spicy fish sauce should penetrate evenly into every piece of chicken and onion.
Delicious dishes are also rich in nutrients beneficial for health, notably vitamin B6. This vitamin aids in efficient metabolism, enhances nutrient absorption, and contributes to healthy weight and height development.
For those who love Hoi An and crave the delicious chicken rice, finding the perfect spot to satisfy their cravings is essential. Ba Dam Chicken Rice Restaurant on Trieu Viet Vuong Street is the ultimate answer. With its diverse menu, Ba Dam seems to gather various interpretations of chicken rice in one place. What sets this restaurant apart is that it's owned by the beautiful MC Thanh Van Hugo, who poured her heart and soul into creating this restaurant.
Various unique and delicious chicken rice dishes
MC Thanh Van Hugo, the beautiful hostess, personally serves the guests
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