Thai Hainanese chicken rice
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A popular Thai version of Hainanese chicken rice, usually made with poached chicken served over rice cooked in chicken broth and fat.
Thai Hainanese chicken rice
A Thai chicken-and-rice dish featuring poached chicken and savory rice cooked with chicken broth and fat, typically served with dipping sauce.
Learning notes
Explanation
The name is formed from ข้าว “rice,” มัน “fatty or enriched with fat,” and ไก่ “chicken.” The rice is typically cooked with chicken broth, chicken fat, and aromatics. It is served with sliced poached chicken and often accompanied by dipping sauce, cucumber, and soup. Use จาน when ordering it by the plate and กล่อง when counting takeaway boxes. Common order modifications include ไม่เอาหนัง “without the skin,” พิเศษ “large or extra,” and ธรรมดา “regular.”
Usage
This word is commonly used when ordering at Thai street stalls, casual eateries, food courts, and restaurants. It also appears frequently on menus and signs and in everyday conversations about favorite foods or meal plans.
Caution
The unmodified name ข้าวมันไก่ normally refers to the version served with poached chicken. The fried-chicken version is specifically called ข้าวมันไก่ทอด.