Name: Authentic Khao Mun Gai Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: *For the Chicken and Rice:**; 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs / 1.5-2 kg), preferably free-range; 5 cups long-grain jasmine rice (uncooked); 1 inch ginger, smashed; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 stalks scallions (white parts only), smashed; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 quarts water; *For the Dipping Sauce (Jaew):**; 4 tablespoons fermented soybean paste (Tao Jiew); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar); 1 inch ginger, finely minced; 2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to heat preference); 2 tablespoons lime juice; *For the Clear Soup (Sup):**; 1 quart reserved chicken poaching broth; 1/2 cup daikon radish, thinly sliced; 1 inch ginger, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 stalks scallions, chopped; White pepper to taste; *For Garnish:**; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 2 stalks scallions, sliced thinly; Fried garlic (optional)

Khao Mun Gai 🇹🇭 Thailand

Poached chicken served over seasoned rice, accompanied by a clear soup and a spicy dipping sauce.

Rice soup

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Chicken rice soup dipping sauce

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