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Andy Ricker's Kai Yaang (Whole Roasted Young Chicken), From 'Pok Pok'
22 ingredients
Serves 4 to 8
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
190
Calories
3g
Protein
0g
Fat
47g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| White Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Lemongrass | 1 tbsp (6g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish game hens or poussins (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each), rinsed inside and out
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup superfine sugar
- 10 cups tepid water
- 5 or 6 unpeeled garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon white peppercorns
- A thumb-size hunk of unpeeled ginger, coarsely sliced against the grain
- 1 large unpeeled stalk lemongrass, cut into 2-inch lengths
- A small handful cilantro stems, preferably with roots attached, torn in half
- 2 or 3 whole green onions, torn in half
- 3 large stalks lemongrass, outer layer, bottom 1/2 inch, and top 4 inches removed
- 3 3/4 ounces unpeeled garlic cloves, halved lengthwise (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 ounces thinly sliced cilantro stems (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Thai thin soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- A couple tablespoons
- 1/4 cup honey mixed well with 2 tablespoons hot water
Directions
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By seriouseats ·
Recipe sourced from
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