Khao Man Gai
Bangkok, Thailand
Poached chicken over rice cooked in chicken fat, with a fermented soybean chilli sauce.
Why locals eat it
A Thai adaptation of Hainanese chicken rice brought by Chinese migrants.
Local tip
The sauce is the whole dish; ask for extra.
Typically made with
chicken, rice, ginger, garlic, soybean sauce. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.