Pineapple Chicken Rice
1.
Blend
all seasoning ingredients except cloves and lemongrass with a mortar and a
pestle or a food processor to form a paste. 2.
Heat
oil in a wok or heavy saucepan over medium high heat and then add blended
seasonings and the rest of the seasonings ingredients and stir fry it for
2-3 minutes. 3.
Add
the chicken and continue stir frying for about 3 minutes. 4.
Add
chicken stock and salt and simmer until the chicken is tender.
Strain the stock and set aside the chicken pieces. 5.
Place
rice in a rice cooker or heavy stockpot, add 2½ cups of the reserved
chicken stock and bring to a boil. 6.
Cover
the pan and simmer until the rice is almost cooked and the liquid
absorbed. 7.
Add
the diced chicken and cook over low heat until the rice is thoroughly
cooked. 8.
Serve on a platter garnished with fried shallots and pineapple
pieces. |