Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken Rice) | DelishGlobe

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg)
• 6-8 cups water
• 1 piece of ginger (2-inch, sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
• 2-3 cilantro stems
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 2 tbsp chicken fat or vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 cups chicken broth (reserved from cooking the chicken)
• 2 tbsp fermented soybean paste
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 3 tbsp fresh ginger (finely minced)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp vinegar
• 2-3 Thai bird chilies (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• Cucumber slices
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• Sweet soy sauce (optional)
• Chicken broth for serving