INGREDIENTS
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⅓ cup (65g) long grain rice
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1 cup (250ml) water
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1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped
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2cm piece (10g) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
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2 cloves garlic
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2 coriander (cilantro) roots, chopped
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2 kaffir lime leaves, stems removed and chopped
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¾ cup (60g) shredded coconut, toasted
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1 x 1.6kg whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
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2 cups (500ml) water, extra
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¼ cup (60ml) fish sauce
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¼ cup (45g) brown sugar
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¼ cup (60ml) lime juice
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1 bunch garlic chives, blanched, to serve
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baby shiso and micro mint leaves, to serve (optional)