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Eight Treasure Gourd Chicken | Eight Major Cuisines of China · Min (Fujian) cuisine
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DelikitchenEight Treasure Gourd Chicken | Eight Major Cuisines of China · Min (Fujian) cuisine
Eight Treasure Gourd Chicken is a typical Fujian cuisine known for its exquisite shape and rich stuffing. This dish is made from a whole deboned chicken shaped like a gourd, filled with delicacies such as bamboo shoots, chicken liver, shiitake mushrooms, and lotus seeds. Not only is it visually appealing and elegant, but it also offers a rich taste and high nutritional value.
Ingredient
Food ration :
2 peopleCooking time :
3 hours
50 g
Bamboo shoot dice
As needed
Chicken liver dice
As needed
Shiitake mushroom dice
50 g
Cooked lotus seeds
As needed
Chicken gizzard dice
25 g
Dried scallops
As needed
MSG
As needed
Fine salt
As needed
Superior stock
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Prepare ingredients.
* Step 2
Prepare all diced ingredients like bamboo shoots, chicken liver, and shiitake mushrooms, blanch them in boiling water, then remove and drain.
* Step 3
Place the blanched ingredients into a container, add fine salt and MSG, and mix well.
* Step 4
Stuff the mixed diced ingredients into the cavity of the deboned chicken.
* Step 5
Seal the opening and blanch the stuffed chicken again in boiling water, then remove.
* Step 6
Starting from beneath the wings, use garlic leaves to tie the chicken into the shape of a gourd and place it in a container.
* Step 7
Add superior stock, fine salt, and MSG to a pot, dissolve, and pour into the container holding the gourd chicken.
* Step 8
Place the container in a steamer and steam for 2 hours.
* Step 9
Once steamed, remove, untie the garlic leaves, and it's ready to serve.
* Step 10
Tips:
❖ The deboning technique is crucial for this dish; it is essential to keep the chicken skin intact and avoid any tears.
❖ The blanching step is vital to maintain the freshness and cleanliness of the filling.
❖ Pay attention to the water level and steaming time to ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked and flavors are well absorbed.
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