「Steamed Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms」

Ingredients and amounts

• 2 large chicken drumsticks
• 5 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 2 slices ginger
• 2 scallions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 150ml warm water (30-40°C)
• 15ml cooking wine
• 30ml light soy sauce
• 1.5g salt
• 15ml dark soy sauce
• 15ml sugar
• 5ml sesame oil

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water until softened.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Cut the ginger into small pieces, slice the scallions into segments, and halve the garlic cloves.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Debone the chicken drumsticks (optional, but bone-in may affect eating efficiency) and cut into small pieces.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Quarter the rehydrated mushrooms. Reserve the mushroom soaking water.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Blanch the chicken pieces in boiling water for 1 minute to remove blood and impurities.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Mix the chicken with 15ml cooking wine, 15ml light soy sauce, 1.5g salt, and 15ml dark soy sauce. Toss to coat evenly.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Heat oil to 30% hot (low heat). Stir-fry the chicken until golden, then remove and set aside.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Leave a little oil in the pan. Stir-fry scallions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry over high heat.

9. 9

   Step 9

   After about 20 seconds, when the mushroom aroma is released, add the reserved chicken, all the mushroom soaking water, 15ml sugar, and 30ml light soy sauce.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Turn to medium heat and simmer uncovered for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Drizzle with 5ml sesame oil, sprinkle with chopped scallions, then turn off the heat and serve.