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Hainanese Chicken Rice Black Sauce Recipe

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Description

Hainanese chicken rice is a popular dish in Southeast Asia, especially in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The dish consists of poached or steamed chicken, fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth, and various sauces. One of the essential sauces in this dish is the black sauce, which adds a savory and slightly sweet flavor to the chicken and rice. In this recipe, we will show you how to make the Hainanese chicken rice black sauce from scratch.

Prep Time

The preparation time for this recipe is 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark soy sauce
  • 1 cup light soy sauce
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Strainer

Method

  1. Combine the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, molasses, and water in a saucepan.
  2. Add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, five-spice powder, white pepper, and salt.
  3. Stir the mixture until everything is well combined.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool.
  7. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the solids.
  8. Pour the sauce into a clean jar or bottle.
  9. Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  10. When ready to use, reheat the sauce in a saucepan over low heat until warm.

Notes

This black sauce recipe yields about 2 cups of sauce. You can adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to your liking by adding more or less molasses and salt. You can also add a little bit of cornstarch to thicken the sauce if you prefer a thicker consistency.

Nutrition Info

This black sauce recipe has about 60 calories per serving (1 tablespoon). It also contains 13 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein, and 0 grams of fat.

Recipe Tips

  • Use high-quality soy sauce for the best flavor.
  • Make sure to strain the sauce to remove any solids for a smooth texture.
  • Store the sauce in a clean and airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • You can use this black sauce not only for Hainanese chicken rice but also for other dishes such as stir-fried noodles, roasted meats, and vegetables.

Now that you know how to make the Hainanese chicken rice black sauce from scratch, you can elevate your chicken rice game and impress your family and friends with this delicious and authentic sauce.


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