What to drink with hainanese chicken rice
Short answer: Unoaked Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc. Runner-up: Dry Riesling.
Why it works
Gentle, clean flavours want a gentle, clean wine that won't bury the ginger and chicken.
Delicate poached chicken, fragrant rice and punchy chilli-ginger sauce. Keep the wine light and unoaked.
Quick picks
- Best match: Unoaked Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc
- Alternative: Dry Riesling
- Avoid: very tannic or heavily oaked wines unless the dish is rich red meat.