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Malacca Chicken Rice Ball Recipe

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Description

Malacca chicken rice ball is a famous dish from the city of Malacca in Malaysia. It is a complete meal consisting of rice balls, succulent chicken, and a flavorful sauce. The rice is cooked with chicken broth and then shaped into small balls, which are then served with chicken that has been cooked in a variety of herbs and spices.

Prep Time

Preparation of the ingredients takes about 30 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, about 1.5 kg
  • 2 cups of rice
  • 2 cups of chicken broth
  • 5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 2 pandan leaves, knotted
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup of water

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Steamer
  • Bowl
  • Cooking spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Small bowl

Method

  1. Start by cooking the rice. Rinse the rice and add it to a pot with the chicken broth, pandan leaves, and a pinch of salt. Cook the rice for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked. Once done, remove from heat and let it cool.
  2. While the rice is cooking, prepare the chicken. Clean and rinse the chicken and remove any excess fat. Add the chicken to a steamer and steam for about an hour or until fully cooked.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the steamer and let it cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken into small pieces.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  5. Heat a pot with oil and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add in the star anise, cinnamon sticks, and cloves and stir fry for a few seconds.
  6. Add in the shredded chicken and stir fry for a few minutes until the chicken is coated with the spices.
  7. Pour in a cup of water and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  8. Pour the sauce mixture into the pot and stir well. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  9. Shape the cooled rice into small balls using your hands.
  10. Serve the rice balls with the chicken and sauce on top.

Notes

It is important to let the rice cool before shaping into balls to prevent burning your hands. The chicken can be cooked using any method you prefer, but steaming is the traditional way. The sauce can be adjusted according to your taste preference.

Nutrition Info

1 serving of Malacca chicken rice ball contains approximately 350 calories, 25g protein, 35g carbohydrates, and 10g fat.

Recipe Tips

For a more flavorful rice, you can cook it with the chicken broth and pandan leaves for longer. You can also add in some chopped scallions or cilantro for extra flavor. To make the rice balls easier to shape, wet your hands with water before handling the rice. Finally, you can also add in some chili sauce or sambal to the sauce for a spicier taste.

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