Galangal Rice Dish
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Rice Dishes

Galangal Rice Dish

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • • 300g chicken thigh, cut into pieces
  • • 50g galangal, julienned
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp caramel sauce
  • • 1/2 cup coconut water
  • • 3 shallots, sliced
  • • 2 birdseye chilies, sliced
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the rice and julienne the galangal.

2
Phase 2

Toss the chicken with fish sauce and half the galangal for 15 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Brown the chicken in the oil with the shallots and chilies.

4
Phase 4

Add the remaining galangal, caramel sauce, and coconut water; simmer for 20 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Serve the chicken and glaze over the rice.