Chinese five-spice powder is a blend of star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, cloves, fennel seed, and cinnamon that elevates chicken fried rice -- and a whole lot more.

1. Place the rice in a rice cooker or a pot. 2. Lightly smash the garlic cloves and add them to the rice. 3. Place the pandan leaves on the rice.

1. In a bowl, cover the rice with water. Stir vigorously. Drain into a strainer and repeat 3 times, or until the water runs clear. 2. In a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat, heat the ...

IPOH — While there are many versions of chicken rice out there, Singapore-based Liao Fan Hawker Chan’s chicken rice is the only one to ever be awarded a Michelin star.

The average plate of chicken rice in the city-state costs just 3.35 Singapore dollars, or $2.30. At Tian Tian, the smallest plate of the dish costs SG$5. As I'm a big eater, I got a medium plate ...

While researching the top-rated chicken rice stalls, I realised that in my 17-month journey with Sethlui.com, I have rarely sampled any ‘ji fan‘ places. Katong Mei Wei had the highest Google ratings, ...

A standard order at Ah Keat Chicken Rice, a stall where she eats, costs S$4 ($2.90; £2.30). For many Singaporeans, a plate of poached or roasted chicken on a bed of fragrant rice is a favourite meal.