Har cheong gai
Har cheong gai (simplified Chinese: 虾酱鸡; traditional Chinese: 蝦醬雞; pinyin: xiā jiàng jī; lit. 'shrimp paste chicken'), is a Singaporean fried chicken dish, consisting of fried chicken wings in a batter with fermented shrimp paste.
 Har cheong gai at a hawker centre in Singapore | |
| Alternative names | Shrimp paste chicken |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Singapore[1] |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Associated cuisine | Singapore[1] |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Chicken mid wings, shrimp sauce, Chinese wine, white pepper, garlic and ginger juice |
Description
Har cheong gai is regarded as one of the most popular family fried chicken dishes in Singapore,[1] and is made with fermented shrimp paste (har cheong) and a host of other spices and ingredients. The shrimp paste used is distinct to the paste used for rojak sauce, but rather a pinkish grey southeastern Chinese style.
The recipe for har cheong gai differs from other fried chicken recipes in that the marinade and the batter are not separate; rather wheat flour and potato or corn starch is added to the marinade, creating a seasoned batter. Depending on the recipe followed this is done at the very start[1]or just prior to frying after the chicken has been allowed to marinate, in both cases the chicken is often allowed to marinate overnight.[2]
Har cheong gai burger
A har cheong gai burger is a chicken sandwich from Singapore. It is made up of har cheong gai in a sesame seed bun with salad and mayonnaise.[3]
See also
References
- Tay, Leslie (17 June 2014). "Prawn Paste Chicken (Har Cheong Gai) Recipe: The Zi Char Version". I eat, I shoot, I post. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- "Har cheong gai (Prawn paste chicken)". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 13 July 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- "Har Cheong Kai Burger". Makansutra. August 21, 2015.
