The Secret’s to Perfect Khao Man Gai, Hainanese Chicken Rice Unlocking REAL Thai Flavours

[@HataiTontrakulsuk-yj9vf]

I am Thai and being excited to see this authentic cooked by foreigner!! It looks very yummy 😋 😍 😊

[@BackyardChef]

I've lived here in Thailand for 20 years and have had the best teacher. Some of us can cook Thai the real way. Thank you for your comment. Hope more Thais get to see the video. Best, Rik

[@kimkayoda7454]

I used to make this after I saved up a whole bunch of chicken fat and cook the rice with it with a pandan leaf, rice heaven! I didn't need the chicken it's just the rice, it was so delicious, so many people were horrified about eating chicken fat so I didn't tell people how it was made, but it's not much different from the Jewish cooking where you use a lot of chicken fat, schmaltz! You brought back a lot of memories for me, thank you Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@richardng61]

Doesn’t get anymore authentic than this. Here in Malaysia we call it hainanese (pronounced hi-na-nees) chicken rice. You’re a champion. Respect!

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks Richard. Enjoy Malaysia. Best, Rik

[@sheiladuke727]

We ate khao man gai at the Tesco Lotus food court, 50 Bhat, if I recall. Cheap and delicious!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@EricAlainDufresne]

Chicken rice is my absolute second most favorite recipe in Thailand. Thanks Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

HI, Eric its a go-to I think for most people. Best, Rik

[@JaneSmith-z3z]

Fantastic sauce! I added just a splash page fish sauce😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@tonygoshive785]

That’s pretty authentic, nice recipe. I do mine slightly differently. Chicken leg deboned beforehand. Bring the stock to boil and drop in chicken, turn it down to lowest setting and sit for 45 mins Rice wise I make a ginger, garlic, shallots paste, 1:1:1 ratio, fry in chicken fat until it darkens then add to rice to cook But either way there is thousands of different way to make this dish.

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great, Tony, yes there are many variations - this is how we make it here at home. Best, Rik

[@QUIGS102]

Aroy maak krap. Authentic !

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you 😋 Best, Rik

[@jimmyreuben6919]

Bugga me mate, I've gone and got all the ingredients for the kiwi pie and now I'll have to go get more for this one 😂😂😂. That blender looks a mean bit of kit. Good on ya mate keep em coming.

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers Jimmy - nip over to the curry channel tomorrow I'm just stuffing my mush with a great, possibly one of my all-time favourite curries and some parathas. If I go anywhere and they have this on the menu I always grab some - I can tell if they are any good by this recipe. That chopper blender thing is very cheap out here. Best, Rik

[@leighDrusllalyle2304]

I have just learned that rice contains arsenic and that is the main reason why it is s9 important to wash it thoroughly before cooking it (the highest concentration of arsenic is in the husk. Well, who knew? 🤔

[@BackyardChef]

Yes, rice and rice husks can contain arsenic. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can be found in soil, water, and air. It can accumulate in rice more than in other crops because rice is typically grown in flooded conditions, which allow arsenic to be more easily taken up by the plant. There are two types of arsenic: organic and inorganic. Inorganic arsenic is more harmful and is the type more commonly found in rice and rice husks. The levels of arsenic can vary depending on the geographical location where the rice is grown and the farming practices used. It's important to note that various strategies, such as rinsing rice thoroughly before cooking and using a large amount of water during cooking (then draining the excess water), can help reduce the arsenic content in the cooked rice. Best, Rik

[@fyrekrystaal27]

What can you use in place of coriander root?

[@BackyardChef]

The coriander stems work well. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jamescarr1467]

Bugger off with this stuff---My Mrs. makes me this every week! LOL.

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha - your Mrs - about time you learned how to. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Bonzi2]

How do you get the chicken soup that clear? is it just fresh chicken? What if you have to use UK supermarket grade chicken?

[@BackyardChef]

The Chicken soup is always clear cooking this way. Here in Thailand, the soup is served up with the meal as a soup. Yes, fresh chicken from the supermarkets will have the same result; cooking this way with the same ingredients is not a problem. Best, Rik