Hainanese Chicken Rice

Origin: Singapore

Hainanese Chicken Rice, a traditional dish from Singapore
Photo of Hainanese Chicken Rice via Wikimedia Commons.

A dish of poached poultry and seasoned grains, served with chili sauce and cucumber garnishes. Created by immigrants from a coastal region, it adapts a traditional dish to local tastes and has become iconic.

Key ingredients

  • poached chicken
  • rice
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • chili sauce
  • dark soy sauce
  • cucumber

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