168 Claypot Chicken Rice
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Mark Wiens
About
168 Claypot Chicken Rice is a renowned eatery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, celebrated for its authentic claypot rice. The restaurant is known for its traditional charcoal-fired cooking method, overseen by an experienced chef often referred to as 'Uncle.' Its signature dish combines marinated chicken, Chinese sausage, and aromatic seasonings, attracting both locals and visitors.
The Visit
The visit to 168 Claypot Chicken Rice highlights the meticulous preparation and irresistible flavors of their signature dish. The chef expertly layers rice, marinated chicken, Chinese sausage, and aromatics in claypots, cooking them over charcoal for maximum flavor. The reviewer praises the perfectly chewy rice, the melding of savory juices, and the satisfying crust at the bottom, making this spot a must-try for claypot rice enthusiasts in Kuala Lumpur.
What They Ate
Quotes
"This is one of the best places to eat claypot rice in Malaysia."
"Uncle first adds in the rice, then hot water, and boils it over a charcoal burner."
"The rice is cooked perfectly, so it has a little bit of a chewiness to it, absorbed with all the chicken juices."
Our Reflection
The scene at 168 Claypot Chicken Rice is a testament to the enduring appeal of traditional cooking. Watching Uncle manage dozens of claypots over glowing charcoal, each filled with layers of marinated chicken, sausage, and rice, is mesmerizing. The anticipation builds as the aroma fills the air, culminating in that first bite of chewy, flavor-packed rice and tender chicken. The reviewer’s delight is palpable, especially when savoring the crispy crust at the bottom—a hallmark of great claypot rice. This experience captures the essence of Malaysian comfort food, blending technique, patience, and bold flavors in every mouthful.
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Mark Wiens
Quotes
"And this is one of the most legendary claypot rice in Kuala Lumpur, which I'm very excited to try as well."
"The friendly uncle, he has, there's gotta be like two dozen burners going all at the same time over raging charcoal, all the claypots. And so he starts with the rice. Rice is the base. It's all uncooked raw rice, and so it's gonna cook completely in the claypot."
"It's so aromatic and so fragrant. It's just all of those flavors mingle together. That's part of the best thing about claypot rice. I'm gonna go ahead and eat it straight out of the pot. It's the best, the best way to get the full flavor."
"What you immediately taste is one of the sauces that he added on into the chicken when he added the chicken mixture was a combination of ginger and Chinese wine. But it's not overpowering, it's like a sweet ginger flavor. Plus the combination of that wine, the rice is cooked perfectly, so it has a little bit of a chewiness to it, but like still soft, absorbed with all the chicken juices."
"The fat, the Chinese sausage fat, the caramelization of the dark soy sauce and that sugar on the bottom of the pan. And one of the best things about a claypot rice is that everything is sealed in, it's enclosed. It's all the flavors, all the vapors, all of the steam is just encased into that claypot as it cooks. Nothing escapes."
"Oh wow, that chicken just, it literally falls off the bone. You gotta come check it out. And it's just, the flavor has gone all the way to the bone. It's been marinated and then again, just absorbed all of that steam and vapor from the claypot."
"Oh yeah, with just a little crunch of chili, that gives it another boost of flavor. And the soy."
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