Chinese
Chinese - Hakka and Teochew
Crispy Chicken Hakka
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 whole chicken, about 1.5kg
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tbsp five-spice powder
- • 2 tsp salt
- • 3 slices ginger
- • 2 spring onions, tied in a knot
- • 500g coarse rock salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the chicken inside and out with wine, five-spice, and salt.
2
Phase 2
Place the ginger and spring onion in the cavity; air-dry 2 hours.
3
Phase 3
Line a pot with rock salt, add the chicken, cover with the remaining salt, and bake 55 minutes at 190C.
4
Phase 4
Rest 10 minutes, brush off the salt, and chop to serve.