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Hainanese Chicken Rice (Rice Cooker Version)
A one‑pot, rice‑cooker shortcut of the beloved Singaporean Hainanese chicken rice. Bone‑in, skin‑on chicken cooks together with fragrant garlic, ginger, scallions and a hint of turmeric, while a quick ginger‑scallion oil adds the classic finishing touch. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
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Critical Success Points
- • Rinsing the rice until water is clear
- • Ensuring the correct water‑to‑rice ratio (especially with broth and turmeric)
- • Keeping the lid closed during cooking to trap steam
- • Sautéing ginger‑scallion oil without burning
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw chicken with separate cutting board and wash hands thoroughly afterwards.
- • Hot oil can splatter; keep face away while sautéing ginger‑scallion oil.
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