Chinese
Chinese - Anhui Hui Cuisine
Braised Chicken Mushrooms Hui
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 1 chicken, about 1.2kg, cut into pieces
- • 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and halved
- • 6 slices fresh ginger
- • 3 spring onions, tied in a knot
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- • 600ml water
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the chicken pieces for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse.
2
Phase 2
In a pot, dry-fry the chicken pieces until the skin renders golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the ginger, spring onions, and soaked mushrooms.
4
Phase 4
Pour in the Shaoxing wine, soy sauces, and water; bring to a boil.
5
Phase 5
Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes until the chicken is tender.
6
Phase 6
Stir in salt and simmer uncovered 10 minutes to reduce the sauce.