Tender Steamed Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms
It’s simple, nourishing, and full of comforting flavours. The earthy aroma of shiitake mushrooms and the tender, juicy chicken make it the perfect dish to enjoy with a bowl of rice.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken thighs (about 287g), diced
- 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in cold water until softened (about 3–5 hours) Tip: You can soak them in hot water for a quicker option, but cold soaking gives better aroma.
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 5 g ginger, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp plain flour
Instructions
- Soak the mushrooms: Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in cold water until softened (3–5 hours). For a faster method, use hot water, though it will be slightly less fragrant. Once softened, slice and squeeze out any excess water.
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken with salt, cooking wine, ginger, white pepper, soy sauce, oil, and flour. Add the sliced mushrooms and mix well. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavour.
- Steam: Spread the marinated chicken and mushrooms evenly in a shallow heatproof dish (don’t overcrowd). Steam over boiling water for 12–15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve: Carefully uncover, sprinkle chopped spring onion on top, and enjoy while hot.
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