Bamboo Chicken Soup (manok Pansuh)
Bamboo Chicken Soup, also known as Manok Pansuh, is a traditional dish from the Sarawakian Cuisine. This unique soup is cooked inside a bamboo stalk, giving it a distinct flavor and aroma.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
- 4 shallots, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 red chilies, sliced
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the bamboo stalk by cutting it into 8-inch sections and cleaning the insides.
- Combine the chicken, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, chilies, and ginger inside the bamboo sections.
- Pour water into the bamboo sections, then seal the openings with banana leaves and secure with toothpicks.
- Cook the bamboo sections over medium heat for 1 hour.
- Carefully open the bamboo sections, transfer the soup to a serving bowl, and season with salt.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Bamboo stalks Banana leaves Toothpicks
Tools
Knife Cutting board Pot
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bamboo Chicken Soup with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Be careful when handling the hot bamboo sections, as they can be very hot to the touch.
Cost
$15