Yunnan Pot Chicken
Instructions
- 1. Cut the chicken into pieces. Blanch for 2 minutes.
- 2. Place the chicken pieces into the bottom of the Yunnan steam pot (seven pots).
- 3. Add ginger, green onion, wolfberry and red dates.
- 4. Add Shaoxing wine, salt and white pepper.
- 5. Pour boiling water into the steam cooker chimney.
- 6. Place the pot on the fire. The steam condenses and drips back, forming a broth.
- 7. Steam for 2-3 hours. Do not open the lid.
- 8. The chicken is very tender and the broth is clear and rich. Serve.
Cultural Tips
Ancestral cuisine integrates the cooking traditions of the Dai, Yi and other ethnic minorities, and makes full use of Yunnan's unique medicinal materials and fungi. Cross-bridge rice noodles, steam pot chicken, and steamed vegetables are all classic examples of delayed vegetables. Yunnan Steam Pot Chicken is a household name in Yunnan. It is a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings, and is the epitome of Zucai food culture.
Ingredients
- Whole chicken 1 (about 1.2kg, cut pieces)
- Ginger 20g (sliced)
- Scallions 5
- Goji berries 10g
- Dried jujubes 6
- Shaoxing wine 1 tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- White pepper 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1.Cut chicken into pieces.Blanch 2 minutes.