Claypot Chicken Rice @ Sri Petaling KL

It has been a while since I last posted an article on my blog. My brother in law is back this year from US to celebrate Chinese New Yer after a lapse of 5 years. We've been bringing him around to get some good old Malaysian food fix.

We had cravings for clay pot chicken rice today and decided to go to our favourite place to savour this item. This stall is located in a typical coffee shop setup with the name of 'Good Tea' and is located in the older part of Sri Petaling commercial area. I don't really know the actual address, but the other landmark is this corner lot coffee shop is directly opposite the popular Alison coffee shop. Ask around and I trust local folks can direct you to this place.



Now, this clay pot chicken rice stall is run by a foreign couple whom are very friendly and can speak local dialects very fluently. Apparently, the current owner worked in the same stall for the previous operator and he took over the business from him. This is one of the few places that still use charcoal which I think still is better than the conventional gas cookers.

Now, over to the food. They serve clay pot rice in either small (RM4.50) or large (RM9). Each service comes with tender chicken pieces which are well marinated in their secret seasoning. Also, waxed Chinese sausages (lap cheong) and salted fish are standard items that goes with the rice. You've to mix all the ingredients together (rice, meats and sauces). The taste of freshly cooked rice coated with the fragrant sauce and the meats for additional taste and texture is simply.. heavenly.

Another unique thing about the clay pot chicken rice here is the condiments that goes with the dish. Instead of the usual cili-padi (bird's eye chili) you get elsewhere, this place provides its special version. It consists of finely cut chili padi with shallots, drowned in mixture soy sauce and fish sauce. This will go down very well with the rice.

Another must try would be their special fish dish. Crispy fried ikan kembung (RM3 each) are accompanied with what I like to refer to as the stall's special version of salsa. Finely minced shallots and chillies in sourish dressing will make this very appetising.

Beside clay pot chicken rice, this stall also offers various types of soups. The stall closes every Tuesday.