Lime Rice Dish
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Rice Dishes

Lime 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 jasmine rice
  • • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • • 350g chicken breast, sliced
  • • 3 shallots, thinly sliced
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rinse the rice and cook it, adding the lime zest to the cooking water.

2
Phase 2

Season the chicken with half the lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and the white pepper.

3
Phase 3

Heat oil in a wok and sear the chicken with the shallots and garlic until golden.

4
Phase 4

Whisk the remaining lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar into a dressing.

5
Phase 5

Serve the seared chicken over the lime rice, drizzle with the dressing, and serve.