Hoi An chicken rice - Taste of home, Hoi An pride

The aroma of golden boiled chicken, soft rice grains, and rich dipping sauce in Hoi An brings back many memories - it's a taste of home that everyone wants to return to. Hãy nghe PHẠM THỊ MỸ DUYÊN một travel blogger nổi tiếng bật mí .

Taste sublime

Different from many other chicken rice dishes, Hoi An chicken rice has a very unique flavor. The rice grains are cooked with chicken broth so they are fragrant, the rice grains are spongy, and each grain of rice seems to melt right in the mouth. Boiled chicken is golden brown, the meat is soft and sweet, the skin is crispy. The dipping sauce is prepared from delicious fish sauce, garlic, chili, and sugar creating a harmonious sweet, sour, salty, spicy flavor. When eating, you can dip the chicken in dipping sauce, or eat it with fresh raw vegetables. It feels wonderful to enjoy each piece of soft and sweet chicken, each grain of delicious rice along with the sweet and sour taste of the dipping sauce.

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Ingredients and secret to making Hoi An chicken rice:

 * Chicken: Free-range chicken with firm, sweet meat is the top choice. When boiled, our chicken will have delicious meat, crispy skin and will not be crumbly.

 * Rice: You should choose fragrant rice with round grains. When cooked, the rice will be soft and fluffy. Yellow flower sticky rice is a popular choice.

 * Chicken broth: Chicken broth is the soul of chicken rice. Chicken broth is used to cook rice, helping the rice grains absorb the sweetness of the chicken and become more delicious.

 * Fish sauce: Delicious fish sauce is an important factor that determines the flavor of the dipping sauce. You should choose pure fish sauce with high protein to make the dipping sauce more flavorful.

 * Spices: In addition to salt, sugar, and pepper, you can add a little MSG (if you like) to add sweetness to the dipping sauce.

 * Raw vegetables: Raw vegetables served with chicken rice often include lettuce, herbs, bean sprouts, cucumbers... These vegetables help balance the fatty taste of chicken and create a refreshing feeling when enjoying.

 * Fried onions: Crispy fried onions sprinkled on top of chicken rice will add a delicious and attractive flavor.

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Real feeling

Every time I eat Hoi An chicken rice, I feel like I'm returning to my childhood. The taste of the dish is reminiscent of summer afternoons when the whole family gathers together to enjoy a family meal. Hoi An chicken rice is not only a delicious dish but also brings a feeling of warmth and closeness.

Interesting things about Hoi An chicken rice

 * Fresh ingredients: Chicken is carefully selected, must be free-range chicken, meat is firm and sweet. The rice is selected as delicious, round-grained rice.

 * Simple but sophisticated preparation: Although the way to prepare Hoi An chicken rice is quite simple, to get a delicious plate of chicken rice, the chef must be very meticulous in each step, from choosing ingredients to processing stage.

 * Culinary culture: Hoi An chicken rice is not only a dish but also a part of the culture of Hoi An people. This dish is often used during holidays or to entertain distinguished guests.

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Some famous places to enjoy Hoi An chicken rice:

 * Ba Buoi Chicken Rice Restaurant: This is one of the oldest and most famous chicken rice restaurants in Hoi An.

 * Xua Chicken Rice Restaurant: This restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and serves delicious chicken rice.

 * Sidewalk restaurants: You can find delicious chicken rice restaurants on small streets in Hoi An ancient town.

Advice for you

 * You should enjoy chicken rice at long-standing restaurants: These restaurants often have family recipes and retain the traditional flavor of the dish.

 * Enjoy chicken rice properly: You should eat chicken rice while it's still hot to fully enjoy the delicious flavor of the dish.

 * Combine with other dishes: You can combine chicken rice with other Hoi An dishes such as bread, spring rolls, sweet soup... to have a complete meal.

Conclude

Hoi An chicken rice is a dish that you must try when coming to Quang Nam. With delicious, rich flavor and affordable price, Hoi An chicken rice will definitely satisfy any diner.

PHẠM THỊ MỸ DUYÊN