ครัวชั้นสูง EP 55 ข้าวมันไก่ Chicken Rice (Khao Man Gai)

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of making Khao Man Gai, a popular Thai chicken rice dish. It includes steps for preparing the chicken, cooking the rice, making the dipping sauce, and preparing a light soup. Whether you're a cooking novice or an experienced chef, this recipe will help you create a delicious and authentic meal.

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

1. Gather the ingredients:

   • 2 kg whole chicken
   • 1-2 units of chicken giblets
   • 1 piece of chicken blood curd
   • 10 cups of water
   • ½ tablespoon of granulated salt
   • Sesame oil

2. Cooking the chicken:

   • Place the whole chicken breast side up in a pot.
   • Pour in the water and add the salt.
   • Heat over high until it boils, then reduce to medium-low heat.
   • Cook for 25 minutes, then flip the chicken and add the giblets and chicken blood curd.
   • Cook for an additional 25 minutes.

3. Finish the chicken:

   • Remove the chicken and giblets from the pot.
   • Rub sesame oil over the chicken skin and allow it to cool.
   • Once cooled, carve the chicken into serving pieces.

Step 2: Cook the Rice

1. Gather the ingredients:

   • 1 cup of chicken fat
   • 100 g of old ginger
   • 4-5 cloves of Chinese garlic
   • 5 cups of jasmine rice
   • 5 cups of chicken broth
   • 1 teaspoon of granulated black pepper

2. Rinse the rice:

   • Thoroughly rinse the jasmine rice under cold water and strain.

3. Cooking the rice:

   • In a pot, heat the chicken fat with crushed ginger over high heat until fully rendered.
   • Add crushed garlic and continue frying until fragrant.
   • Stir in the rinsed rice and season with black pepper, mixing well.
   • Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Bring to a boil.
   • Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is fluffy.
   • Turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Step 3: Make the Dipping Sauce

1. Gather the ingredients:

   • 2 tablespoons of fermented soy sauce
   • ½ tablespoon of black soy sauce
   • 1 tablespoon of sugar
   • 1½ tablespoons of seasoning sauce
   • 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce
   • 2 tablespoons of vinegar
   • 2 teaspoons of minced ginger
   • Chopped bird chili (to taste)

2. Prepare the sauce:

   • In a pot, combine all ingredients except minced ginger and chopped chili.
   • Heat until everything is dissolved, then remove from heat and let cool.
   • Once cooled, stir in the minced ginger and chopped chili.

Step 4: Prepare the Soup

1. Strain the chicken broth:

   • Pour the chicken broth into a pot and add additional water if needed.
   • Bring to high heat.

2. Flavor the soup:

   • Add shiitake mushrooms to the boiling broth.
   • Once boiling, add cut winter melon.
   • Season with light soy sauce to taste.

Step 5: Serve the Dish

• Arrange the carved chicken on a plate, serve with the fragrant rice, dipping sauce, and a bowl of soup.
• Garnish with fresh coriander, cucumber slices, and pickled young ginger.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully made Khao Man Gai, a flavorful and satisfying dish. Enjoy your homemade chicken rice with the delicious dipping sauce and soup. Feel free to experiment with the recipe to suit your taste preferences, and consider serving it with additional sides like steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.