Rice Cooker Chicken Char Siu Noodles

Steps

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1. 1
   Cut the boneless chicken legs in half and place in a large bowl. Add five-spice powder, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, honey, one piece of red fermented tofu, crushed garlic, red food colouring (optional), premium dark soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Wearing gloves, mix by hand until the chicken is well coated with the marinade.
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2. 2
   Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
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3. 3
   Arrange spring onions on the bottom of the rice cooker. Place the marinated chicken (skin-side up) into the cooker, spreading the pieces out. Pour in all remaining marinade and garlic.
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4. 4
   Cover the rice cooker and set it to normal white rice cooking mode. Let the chicken cook through completely in the rice cooker.
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5. 5
   Once the chicken is cooked and tender, remove it to a plate. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan or the rice cooker, discarding solids.
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   Pour the strained marinade into a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with oyster sauce or salt as desired. Slowly add the cornflour slurry while stirring constantly until the sauce reaches the desired thickness.
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   Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Blanch the leafy greens (such as pak choi) until just wilted, then remove and drain.
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   Loosen the noodle bundle and ensure the water is at a rolling boil. Add one nest of fresh wonton noodles to the boiling water, gently stirring for about 10-15 seconds, then remove and dunk in cold or room-temperature water to rinse.
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   Return the rinsed noodles to the hot water for about 10 seconds to heat through, then remove and drain.
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    Place one portion of cooked noodles in a bowl. Choose seasoning method one (add 2-3 tbsp of char siu sauce, adjusting to taste) or method two (add 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp premium dark soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil). Toss to combine.
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    Arrange the blanched greens and sliced char siu chicken alongside the noodles in the bowl. Drizzle a little sauce over the chicken for a glossy, appealing finish. Serve and enjoy.
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