Steamed chicken is one of the popular dishes in every Chinese home. It is a healthy and nutritious dish because using steam method, it can preserves the goodness and nutrient of the chicken. At the same time, it retains the freshness and flavour of the sauce. With additional of ginger & coriander make this dish more flavourful and tasty. You may also add some mushroom or wood fungus in this recipe. Simple, quick & nutritious!
I love the taste of ginger and coriander. This combination makes a perfect sauce for steaming. I would go for steaming dishes whenever I am rushing for time to prepare a fast & nutritious meal. Serve this dish with hot steamed rice will definitely gives you satisfaction. Let's enjoy!
 Ingredients:
5 Chicken drumsticks, removed skin - cut into 3 portions
Some sliced ginger & spring onion for garnishing
Seasoning A:
3 tbsps Oyster Sauce
1 tbsp Light Soya Sauce
1 tbsp ShaoXing Rice Wine
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Cornstarch
Dash of white pepper
Seasoning B (blended):
5 inches thick ginger, peeled - chopped coarsely
3 stalks Coriander leaves, chopped coarsely
1 stalk Spring onion, chopped coarsely
3 tbsp Water
Method:
1. Season chicken drumsticks with seasoning A. Set aside for 10 mins.
2. Blend seasoning B.
3. Pour onto chicken and mix well.
4. Transfer to a deep steaming dish.
5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent water from entering and gravy being diluted.
6. Steam at high heat for 20 mins.
7. Serve immediately while hot.
Note:
• Make sure to cover the chicken with aluminum foil to prevent water from entering the sauce and diluted the gravy.
• Use chicken drumstick as it is a best part in the chicken especially for steaming. |
This is a wonderful recipe. I love to cook meat with ginger and love the aroma of coriander :)
I always love to see your food photos :) They look like those recipe book covers to me!!!!
Thanks for the recipe and this reminded me of the food while having confinement, slurp... delicious :)
This looks soo good with steamed rice
Thanks Selba! You are ginger and coriander lover too! So glad!
Thanks Joanne! My pleasure & thanks for the compliment! Oh yes! About the confinement food....haha... Hope that I can taste it again!
Thanks peachkins!
I agree steaming locks in the flavour. This would be a great dish anytime, especially in cold weather! Can imagine eating this with rice, drenched with the gravy. Delicious!
Steaming is my favourite cooking method too. This is indeed a simple and healthy recipe! Looks tasty too!
Yes, steaming is the most healthy method. I like steaming too cuz simple and less messy.
Healthy and delicious! I love this dish.
looks so comfort food! I'm really into steaming chicken and ginger lately. Yummy.
Perfect flavour combo! I cook this a lot too.
I love eating this dish. So homely and tasty!
TLT: Thanks Ah Nya! You are right indeed! It is steamy hot when you eat with hot steamed rice!
F4T: Thanks LK! It is indeed a less messy method!
Little Inbox: Yes Little inbox! It is less messy and less oily kitchen!
LCOM: Thanks!
Noobcook: Thanks! You too into steaming now! That is great!
pigpigscorner : Thanks! Glad you like it.
petite nyonya: Thanks! Glad you like it.
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