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fresh ginger, dividedjahe segar, dibagi160 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket produce
Ingredient notes · fresh ginger, divided
Why it is hereperfumes stock and rice, then forms the fresh ginger-scallion sauce
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garlic, dividedbawang putih, dibagi55 g, about 14 clovesFind it at any supermarket or greengrocer
Ingredient notes · garlic, divided
Why it is heresavoury stock, rice, and chilli-sauce aromatic
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spring onions, divideddaun bawang, dibagi8, about 160 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · spring onions, divided
Why it is herewhole stock aromatic and fresh partner for ginger sauce
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pandan leavesdaun pandan2 leaves, washed and knottedFind it at Southeast Asian grocer fresh or frozen section
Ingredient notes · pandan leaves
Why it is hereSingaporean fragrant-rice cue added during absorption
Useful swapomit rather than use pandan essence
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long red chilliescabai merah panjang100 g, deseeded partly if preferredFind it at Asian greengrocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · long red chillies
Why it is herefruit and heat for the fresh chilli-garlic sauce
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fresh lime juiceair jeruk nipis segar60 mlFind it at any greengrocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · fresh lime juice
Why it is heresharp citrus balance in the chilli sauce
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Meat or seafood

whole chickenayam utuh1 chicken, 1.5–1.7 kgFind it at Melbourne poultry shop, butcher, or supermarket; choose a bird that fits the stockpot
Ingredient notes · whole chicken
Why it is heresilky poached centrepiece and source of useful cavity fat
Do not missKeep below 5°C, do not wash raw chicken, and cook both thickest breast and innermost thigh to at least 75°C.
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chicken wings, necks, or carcassessayap, leher, atau kerangka ayam600 gFind it at poultry shop, butcher, Asian butcher, or supermarket wing pack
Ingredient notes · chicken wings, necks, or carcasses
Why it is herestrengthens the poaching liquid so it can season rice and table broth
Useful swap400 g extra wings when carcasses are unavailable
Do not missHandle as raw poultry and keep separate from cucumber and finished sauces.
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trimmed chicken fat or skinlemak atau kulit ayam yang dipotong50 gFind it at trim from the whole bird or ask a poultry shop; keep chilled
Ingredient notes · trimmed chicken fat or skin
Why it is hererenders the defining poultry aroma that coats the uncooked rice
Useful swap30 ml neutral oil for a lighter but less chicken-forward rice
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fresh waterair bersih4.5 L, plus enough boiling water to keep chicken submergedFind it at tap or filtered drinking water
Ingredient notes · fresh water
Why it is heremeasured poaching stock and clear soup
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fine salt, dividedgaram halus, dibagi24 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · fine salt, divided
Why it is hereseasons stock, sauces, and chicken surface in measured stages
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iced drinking waterair minum dengan es4 LFind it at tap or filtered water with food-safe ice
Ingredient notes · iced drinking water
Why it is hereshort controlled chill that stops carryover and sets the silky skin
Do not missUse a clean vessel and a short 10-minute chill; do not leave cooked poultry in lukewarm water.
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aged jasmine riceberas melati yang tidak baru dipanen400 g, rinsed and drained 20 minFind it at any supermarket or Asian grocer jasmine rice
Ingredient notes · aged jasmine rice
Why it is herefragrant rice that stays separate after coating with chicken fat
Useful swapanother long-grain fragrant rice; adjust stock to the package and cooker
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white sugargula pasir20 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · white sugar
Why it is hererounds the chilli-lime sauce without making it jammy
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neutral cooking oilminyak goreng netral80 mlFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · neutral cooking oil
Why it is herehot carrier that blooms the ginger-scallion sauce
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Spices

ground white pepperlada putih bubuk1 g, about 1/2 tspFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · ground white pepper
Why it is hereclean aromatic warmth in the serving broth
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Sauces

unseasoned rice vinegarcuka beras tanpa bumbu20 mlFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · unseasoned rice vinegar
Why it is hereclean acidity and safer short holding for the chilli sauce
Do not missUse unseasoned vinegar so sugar and salt remain controlled.
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light soy saucekecap asin ringan30 mlFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket Asian aisle
Ingredient notes · light soy sauce
Why it is heresalty serving drizzle beside the pale chicken
Do not missContains soy and usually wheat; use certified gluten-free tamari if required.
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toasted sesame oilminyak wijen sangrai15 mlFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · toasted sesame oil
Why it is hererestrained nutty finish mixed with the soy drizzle
Do not missContains sesame.
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Garnish

Lebanese cucumbersmentimun kecil300 g, thinly slicedFind it at any greengrocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · Lebanese cucumbers
Why it is herecool crisp layer beneath the dressed chicken
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Where to shop first.

Melbournewhole chicken (ayam utuh)

Ask a poultry shop, butcher, or supermarket for a 1.5–1.7 kg whole chicken that fits your stockpot, plus wings, necks, or carcasses for the strengthened stock. Keep all poultry below 5°C.

chicken wings, necks, or carcasses: 400 g extra wings when carcasses are unavailable.

whole chicken: Keep below 5°C, do not wash raw chicken, and cook both thickest breast and innermost thigh to at least 75°C.

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Jakartaayam utuh (whole chicken)

Use a trusted high-turnover poultry seller for an intact whole chicken and stock bones. Transport chilled poultry promptly and keep it separate from cucumber and sauce ingredients.

chicken wings, necks, or carcasses: 400 g extra wings when carcasses are unavailable.

whole chicken: Keep below 5°C, do not wash raw chicken, and cook both thickest breast and innermost thigh to at least 75°C.

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