Thai Chicken Rice with Ginger Chili Sauce

Name: Thai Chicken Rice with Ginger Chili Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs; 2 cup rice; 30 g ginger; 4 ginger slices; 4 tbsp chopped ginger; 7 cloves garlic; 5 red chilies; 2 coriander roots; 1 tbsp coriander leaves; 3 tbsp water; 2 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp Thai black soy sauce; 1.5 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp white vinegar; 5 tbsp soybean paste; 4 2/3 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp black pepper; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 25 g butter

This Thai-style chicken rice is inspired by classic street food, with tender poached chicken, fragrant broth-cooked rice, and a bold savory-spicy ginger chili sauce. It is a comforting one-plate meal that tastes special enough for guests but is simple enough for a home cook.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time25 Mins

Cook Time45 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

chicken thighs
2
rice
2 cup
ginger
30 g
ginger slices
4
chopped ginger
4 tbsp
garlic
7 cloves
red chilies
5
coriander roots
2
coriander leaves
1 tbsp
water
3 tbsp
chicken broth
2 cup
Thai black soy sauce
1 tsp
soy sauce
1.5 tbsp
white vinegar
3 tbsp
soybean paste
5 tbsp
sugar
1.3 tbsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
1 tbsp
vegetable oil
3 tbsp
butter
25 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the sauce first. Blend 3 tbsp chopped ginger, 5 garlic cloves, 5 red chilies, 3 tbsp water, 1 tsp Thai black soy sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp vinegar, 4 tbsp sugar, and 5 tbsp soybean paste until mostly smooth. Just before serving, stir in 1 tbsp chopped ginger, 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, and 2 finely chopped garlic cloves for extra aroma and texture.

Prepare the chicken broth. In a pot, heat a little oil and fry the sliced ginger, coriander roots, garlic, and black pepper until fragrant. Add water to cover the chicken, then season with salt and a little sugar. Add the chicken thighs and gently simmer until fully cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside, then reserve 2 cups of the broth for the rice.