Hainanese-Peranakan Chicken Rice | Development Video | Not A Recipe!

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Using chicken breast reduces fat while thighs are more affordable.

jasmine rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

Prepare the crab and chicken meatballs by mixing the ingredients and forming into balls.

Bring water to a boil in a large pot, then add the crab fat chilli and black nut sambal.

Poach the crab and chicken meatballs gently for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

Remove the meatballs and let them cool, reserving the broth.

Serve the meatballs with pineapple achar on the side.

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