Christmas Rice | Cooking with Aunty D

Call it a shortcut to making Hainanese chicken rice – but a festive version! 

This Christmas rice is easily customisable to complement any side and adds an extra flair of flavour for a celebratory spread.

Give it a try with Aunty D! 

Ingredients:

Butter 1 tbsp

Cardamom 3 nos

Cloves 4 nos

Bay Leaves 3 nos

Garlic 3 cloves

Big Onion 1 medium

Basmathi Rice 1 cup

Chicken Stock 1 1/2 cup

Smoked Chicken 1 cup

Red and Green Bell Pepper 1 cup

 

Method:

Place a deep saucepan on the stove and coat the surface with butter.

Add cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, chopped garlic and diced onion and sauté.

Next, add soaked rice into the saucepan and stir to combine with the spices.

Add chicken stock and continue to stir. 

Put the lid on the saucepan until the rice is fluffy and cooked.

Add smoked chicken and bell pepper to the rice, mix well and cover the pan with the lid for two minutes more.

Enjoy!

 

Aunty D. is a full-time mom working a little magic in the kitchen whenever she’s got time on her hands. She brings to you easy and fast recipes with a twist of Sri Lankan spices and cooking techniques. Get Cooking!

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