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Chicken Long Rice

Slippery glass noodles in a gingery chicken broth — the lūʻau dish that quietly steals the show.

Chicken Long Rice
Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Serves6

Chicken long rice looks unassuming next to kālua pig and lomi salmon on a lūʻau plate, but it's often the dish people go back for seconds of: silky mung bean (cellophane) noodles simmered in a deeply gingery chicken broth until they've soaked up all that flavor.

It's simple enough to be a weeknight soup and substantial enough to hold its own on a special-occasion table.

How fo’ make ’um

  1. Combine the chicken thighs, broth, ginger, garlic, and onion in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  2. Cover partially and simmer 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  3. Remove the chicken, let it cool slightly, then shred it into bite-size pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  4. Season the broth with shoyu and salt, tasting and adjusting — it should be gingery and clean, not oversalted.
  5. Drain the soaked long rice noodles and add them to the pot. Simmer 5–8 minutes, until the noodles turn translucent and tender.
  6. Ladle into bowls, top with green onion, and serve hot.

Local tips

  • Soak the noodles before adding them — dry long rice takes much longer to cook and can turn gummy.
  • The ginger flavor should be noticeable but not sharp; simmering the coins whole (rather than minced) keeps it mellow.
  • Leftover noodles keep absorbing broth in the fridge — add a splash of water or broth when reheating.

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