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How to Cook Chinese Clay Pot Chicken Rice (煲仔雞飯)

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Chinese Clay Pot Chicken Rice

Cultural Context

Originating from Guangdong province, Chinese Clay Pot Chicken Rice is a beloved comfort food that combines marinated chicken with fragrant rice cooked in a clay pot. This dish embodies the essence of home cooking, where the slow cooking method allows flavors to meld beautifully. Today, it's enjoyed in many regions of China and has gained popularity in various Asian communities worldwide, often adapted with local ingredients and preferences.

ChineseCNmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 lb chicken thigh
1 inch ginger slices
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic
4 oz Chinese bacon
4 oz Chinese sausage
1 oz dried shrimp
2 cups Jasmine Rice
4 green onions
2 shallots

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Homemade mushroom sauce reduces sodium while maintaining umami flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Soak 2 cups jasmine rice for 30 minutes.

2

Add 2 tbsp sesame oil to a small pan.

3

Add in 1/2 cup dried shrimp to high heat.

4

Add in 1/4 cup shallots, 1 Chinese sausage, and 1/2 cup bacon; cook for 2 minutes.

5

Boil 1 cup of water in a clay pot with a little bit of oil to prevent the rice from sticking.

6

Add rice to the boiling water; cook until the water is absorbed into the rice.

7

Add in marinated chicken to the semi-cooked rice.

8

Add 1 egg with salt and oil; cook for 15 minutes.

9

Finish with green onions.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

clay potmixing bowlknifecutting boardmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Clay Pot RiceChinese Chicken Rice

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