Chinese Island's Cooking Method Makes Its Way Across the World

Hainanese chicken with rice, a recipe that makes full use of both the chicken and its stock, originated on the Chinese island of Hainan, but it can be found from southeast Asia to Los Angeles, thanks to its intense flavors and simple preparation. ...
... GENTLY poaching a chicken and using both the meat and the resulting stock is a venerable and nearly universal cooking practice, but I recently learned a version that has become my favorite.

Read the full article: From a Chinese Island, a Chicken for Every Pot, The Minimalist-By MARK BITTMAN; New York Times




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