Nong's Khao Man Gai Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Thai Recipes. (Nong's Khao Man Gai Recipe). Thai native Nong Poonsukwattana worked her way up from Portland kitchens, refining her recipe for khao man gai, saving her money and eventually landing her own spot within Portland's highly competitive food cart scene.

Brief

Prep 1hr

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Nong's Khao Man Gai Recipe

Ingredients

2 quarts water

1 (3 pound) whole chicken

1 head garlic

1 cup chopped fresh ginger root

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 tablespoon chopped shallots

4 pieces ginger

coarsely chopped

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice

2 cups chicken broth

3 pandan leaves

⅓ cup peeled

roughly chopped ginger

4 red Thai chile peppers

½ cup fermented soybeans

1 head pickled garlic

⅓ cup white vinegar

⅓ cup thin soy sauce

1 bunch fresh cilantro

1 cup cucumber slices

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World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Boil water in a large pot. Place chicken garlic ginger salt and sugar in the pot. Return to boil and let simmer for 35 minutes. Remove chicken cover to keep warm and set aside.

Step 2

Heat coconut oil in a rice cooker or heavy-bottomed pot with lid; cook and stir garlic shallots ginger and pandan leaves until golden and aromatic.

Step 3

Pour rice into the rice cooker or pot; stir to coat with oil. Stir in chicken broth and set the rice cooker cycle. If using a pot bring rice to a boil cover reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.

Step 4

Combine ginger red Thai chilies fermented soybeans pickled garlic white vinegar and soy sauce in a food processor or blender. Pulse until liquefied but not smooth in texture.

Step 5

Debone chicken and cut into 1-inch pieces.

Step 6

Place chicken pieces over cooked rice to serve. Top with sauce (or serve sauce on the side) and garnish with cucumbers and cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Nong's Khao Man Gai Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 589.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.2g 62%

Carbohydrates: 70.9g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 19.2g 30%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 31%

Cholesterol: 63mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 778.7IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.3mg 102%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 9.1mg 15%

Folate: 128mcg 32%

Calcium: 96.2mg 10%

Iron: 5.4mg 30%

Magnesium: 65.7mg 24%

Potassium: 550mg 15%

Sodium: 2465.1mg 99%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 43%

Calories From Fat: 172.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.