Thai
Thai - Rice
Galangal Root Rice
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 1.5 cups jasmine rice
- • 400ml coconut milk
- • 3 slices galangal, bruised
- • 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- • 3 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- • 400g chicken thighs, bone-in
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tsp turmeric powder
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the rice; bruise the galangal, lemongrass, and lime leaves.
2
Phase 2
Combine the coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves, and turmeric in a pot and bring to a simmer.
3
Phase 3
Add the chicken thighs and poach gently for 15 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Remove the chicken, add the rice, and cook, covered, until the coconut milk is absorbed.
5
Phase 5
Season with fish sauce, fluff the rice, and top with the chicken.