Hainanese Fragrant Rice
Malaysian

Aromatic jasmine rice sautéed with garlic and ginger, cooked in fresh chicken broth.

Last updated: January 25, 2026
PREP
10
COOK
20
TOTAL
30m
2
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Preparation

Wash the rice until the water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.

384 g Jasmine Rice
Instructions
Sautéing
1

Heat chicken fat/oil in a pan. Sauté the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant and golden.

45 ml Chicken oil0.01 Garlic15 g Grated ginger
Sautéing
2

Add the drained rice and sauté for 2 minutes to coat every grain in the fragrant oil.

Cooking
3

Transfer to a rice cooker. Add the chicken broth.

480 ml Chicken broth
Cooking
4

Cook as normal and fluff with a fork once done.

Chef's Tips
  • Infuse the Oil: Fry the ginger and garlic in chicken fat until they are almost golden before adding the rice.
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