As a busy mother, I appreciate quick and easy meals for our weekday dinners. There's something incredibly satisfying about preparing a delicious dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. It's a lifesaver on those hectic days when time seems to slip through your fingers like grains of sand. That's why I love this steamed kampong chicken recipe. It's a culinary masterpiece that comes together effortlessly, leaving me with more time to spend with my family and less time fussing over the stove.
Ingredients
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Kampong Chicken: Also known as free-range or village chicken. Unlike its commercially raised counterparts, kampong chicken boasts a richer flavor profile and a firmer texture, thanks to its free-range lifestyle and diverse diet.
Ginger: Aromatic and spicy, ginger adds a subtle kick to the dish, balancing out the richness of the chicken.
Dang Gui (当归): Also known as Chinese Angelica, dang gui is a popular herb in traditional Chinese medicine renowned for its health benefits. It is believed to nourish the blood, promote circulation, and support overall well-being. In cooking, dang gui adds a subtle herbal note and depth of flavor to dishes.
Wolfberries (Goji Berries): Sweet and tangy, wolfberries add a pop of color and a burst of flavor to the dish, making it visually stunning and utterly irresistible.
Cooking Wine (Shaoxing wine) or DOM: Adds depth and complexity to the dish, infusing the chicken with its rich, savory flavor. Plus, it helps tenderize the meat and lock in moisture, ensuring that every bite is juicy and succulent.
Step-by-Step Preparation
Now that you've gathered your ingredients, it's time to get cooking! Follow these simple steps, and you'll have a mouthwatering masterpiece on your hands in no time:
- Clean the chicken and pat it dry with a kitchen towel. This step is crucial for ensuring that the chicken cooks evenly and absorbs all the delicious flavors.
- Rub the chicken with salt, inside and out. This helps season the meat and creates a flavorful crust as it steams.
- Lay out a sheet of aluminum foil and parchment paper, then place the chicken on top. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with ginger slices and dang gui, infusing it with their aromatic flavors.
- Drizzle cooking wine over the chicken, ensuring that it's evenly distributed. This not only adds depth of flavor but also helps keep the chicken moist and tender during the steaming process.
- Wrap the chicken tightly with the parchment paper and aluminum foil, sealing in all the flavors.
- Steam the chicken for about 50 minutes, or until it's cooked through and tender.
Tips:
After the chicken is wrapped with parchment paper and aluminum foil. Give it a gentle shake to ensure that the cooking wine coats the chicken evenly.
Prepare and wrap the chicken in advance(prep in the morning, cook at dinner), so you can cook it when you are ready.
Conclusion
And there you have it – a steamed kampong chicken dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. Whether you're a busy parent looking for a quick meal solution or a seasoned home cook in search of a new culinary adventure, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and nourish your soul. So why not give it a try tonight? Trust me, your taste buds will thank you!
Steamed herbal chicken Thermomix
- parchment paper
- aluminium foil
- 1/2 kampong chicken
- 4-5 slices of ginger
- 2-3 slices of dang gui
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- A small handful wolfberries
- 25 ml of cooking wine (Shaoxing wine or DOM)
- Clean the chicken and pat it dry with a kitchen towel.
- Rub the chicken with salt, inside and out. This helps season the meat and creates a flavorful crust as it steams.
- Lay out a sheet of aluminum foil and parchment paper, then place the chicken on top. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with ginger slices and dang gui, infusing it with their aromatic flavors.
- Drizzle cooking wine over the chicken, ensuring that it's evenly distributed. This not only adds depth of flavor but also helps keep the chicken moist and tender during the steaming process.
- Wrap the chicken tightly with the parchment paper and aluminum foil, sealing in all the flavors.
- Steam the chicken for about 50 minutes, or until it's cooked through and tender.
Steamed herbal chicken Thermomix
Equipment
- parchment paper
- aluminium foil
Ingredients
- 1/2 kampong chicken
- 4-5 slices of ginger
- 2-3 slices of dang gui
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- A small handful wolfberries
- 25 ml of cooking wine Shaoxing wine or DOM
Instructions
- Clean the 1/2 kampong chicken and pat it dry with a kitchen towel.
- Rub the chicken with 1/2 tsp of salt, inside and out. This helps season the meat and creates a flavorful crust as it steams.
- Lay out a sheet of aluminum foil and parchment paper, then place the chicken on top. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with4-5 slices of ginger slices, 2-3 slices of dang gui andA small handful wolfberries, infusing it with their aromatic flavors.
- Drizzle 25 ml of cooking wine over the chicken, ensuring that it's evenly distributed. This not only adds depth of flavor but also helps keep the chicken moist and tender during the steaming process.
- Wrap the chicken tightly with the parchment paper and aluminum foil, sealing in all the flavors.
- Steam the chicken for about 50 minutes, or until it's cooked through and tender.