From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Yesterday, I warned that not all the recipes appearing in my private rotation would produce beautiful dishes. Chicken Long Rice is an example of what I meant. This homely dish, while far from beautiful, is the Hawaiian equivalent of Jewish Chicken Soup, and, despite its appearance, it has become a Polynesian favorite and is served at island family celebrations. I think those of you who try the recipe will find the soup addicting. It certainly was for me, and I was hooked when I had my first spoonful. Its mild flavor and the ease with which it can be prepared has made it one of my favorite light soups. Despite its name, this treasure of a soup contains no rice and the noodles with which it is made are actually bean threads that turn glassy as the soup cooks. These days bean thread noodles can be found in any large supermarket, so sourcing ingredients is not a problem for this dish. One caution. Don't cut back on the amount of black pepper or green onions that you add to the soup. They are both necessary ingredients and the quantities in the recipe are perfect for producing an authentically flavored Chicken Long Rice. This recipe first appeared on One Perfect Bite in September of 2008. Here is what I had to say about the soup back in the day.
