Steamed Minced Chicken
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Steamed Dishes

Steamed Minced Chicken

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 500g minced chicken
  • • 1 cup dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked and thinly sliced
  • • 2 shallots, minced
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • • 1 egg
  • • 2 tbsp spring onion oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the wood ear mushrooms and slice them thinly.

2
Phase 2

Combine the minced chicken, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, pepper, and egg, kneading until sticky.

3
Phase 3

Press the mixture into a lightly oiled heatproof dish and smooth the top.

4
Phase 4

Steam over boiling water for 30 minutes until the loaf is set and firm.

5
Phase 5

Brush the top with spring onion oil, steam 2 minutes more, then slice and serve.