As-sam (Bornean Bamboo-Cooked Rice With Chicken)

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1h 15m

Total Time

1h 15m

This Bornean-style as-sam features tender chicken, fragrant lemongrass, ginger and garlic, all cooked with white medium-grain rice to flavorful perfection. The dish is finished with a unique touch, as it is traditionally cooked in bamboo culm for a rich, smoky taste that sets it apart from the rest.

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Servings: 6

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2 1/2 cups (500g) white medium-grain rice, such as Bario or arborio

1 3/4 pounds (795g) bone-in, skin-on chicken cut into 2-inch cubes

2 stalks lemongrass, bottom 4 to 5 inches only, outer leaves discarded, tender core roughly chopped

One 2-inch piece (25g) peeled fresh ginger, pounded

5 medium cloves garlic, pounded into a paste in a mortar and pestle

3 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste; for table salt, use half as much by volume

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

3 pandan leaves (if cooking in a bamboo culm) or 1 pandan leaf (if cooking in a baking dish)

As-sam (Bornean Bamboo-Cooked Rice With Chicken)

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As-sam (Bornean Bamboo-Cooked Rice With Chicken)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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