Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Steamed Dishes
Steamed Chicken
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, approximately 1.2kg
- • 3 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- • 3 tbsp ginger, sliced
- • 3 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tsp black pepper
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 lime, juiced
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the chicken with fish sauce and pepper, then stuff the cavity with lemongrass and ginger.
2
Phase 2
Place the chicken breast-side up on a rack and steam for 40-45 minutes until the juices run clear.
3
Phase 3
Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving.
4
Phase 4
Mix the salt, lime juice, and black pepper into a dip.
5
Phase 5
Carve the chicken and serve with the salt-lime-pepper dip.