Hainanese chicken rice, a classic $2 hawker stall dish in Malaysia and Singapore, elevates two humble ingredients—chicken and rice—into a cultural phenomenon worthy of a Michelin Bib Gourmand. SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8INGREDIENT LIST (Serves: 4 to 6):1 whole chicken, 3 to 4 pounds1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt1 three-inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced into 5-6 pieces2 garlic cloves1 bunch scallion2 star anise1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper1 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 shallots, minced2 garlic cloves, minced1 one-inch piece of ginger, minced2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed 2 to 3 times to rid it of its excess starch2 teaspoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1/2 teaspoon kosher salt2 pandan leaves, optional1 cucumber, sliced, to garnish1 bunch cilantro, to garnishFULL RECIPE HERE ►► https://f52.co/2D03xclCONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.