Chicken Rice in Hoi An is a very typical dish of this ancient city, and yet very different from others chicken rice in other places in the same province of Quang Nam or Da Nang. While Northern Vietnamese people like to eat the whole piece of boiled chicken thighs or chest, Hoi An people have their own way to make the chicken unforgettable with customers.
Boiled chicken is cut or torn into smaller slices, seasoned with spices like salt, pepper, chili and Vietnamese coriander – the main factor that makes the dish savory. Combine perfectly with chicken slices, the golden rice made in pilaf form complete the wonderful dish. The rice in this set is cooked in chicken broth, with a dash of fresh turmeric to give it a glossy yellow color. The small bit of greasiness promises a memorable savor to diners.
Hoi An Chicken Rice
The full dish is served with sliced mint leaves and onions to add on to the taste of chicken and spices, and the famous chili sauce is poured evenly over the dish to create the familiar spicy element in Central Vietnam cuisine. A chicken rice dish surely can help visitors to cure their hunger and make them remember the place for years.
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