Shredded Chicken Rice is a popular dish, especially in Hội An and Đà Nẵng, known for its rich and flavorful taste. This dish consists of soft, golden rice, shredded chicken seasoned with spices, and is served with sweet and sour fish sauce, Vietnamese coriander, and pickled vegetables.<br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />1 whole free-range chicken (or chicken breast)<br /><br />2 cups of rice<br /><br />1 onion<br /><br />1 piece of fresh turmeric (or turmeric powder)<br /><br />1 bunch of Vietnamese coriander (rau răm)<br /><br />1 lemon<br /><br />Fish sauce, salt, sugar, pepper, garlic, chili<br /><br /><br />Instructions:<br /><br />1. Boil the chicken: Bring water to a boil with onion and a bit of salt, then boil the chicken until fully cooked. Remove and let it cool before shredding it into small pieces.<br /><br /><br />2. Season the chicken: Mix the shredded chicken with Vietnamese coriander, fish sauce, pepper, lemon juice, and chili to enhance the flavor.<br /><br /><br />3. Cook the rice: Rinse the rice, then cook it with the chicken broth and a bit of turmeric to give it a beautiful golden color.<br /><br /><br />4. Make the dipping sauce: Combine fish sauce, garlic, chili, sugar, and lemon juice to create a flavorful dipping sauce.<br /><br /><br />5. Serve: Plate the rice, top it with shredded chicken, and serve with the dipping sauce and pickled vegetables.
