"Idiot-proof" Poached Chicken
Directions
- 1Add cilantro stems, scallions, and ginger coins to 4 1/2 quarts of water.
- 2Add a tablespoon of Shaoxing wine or dry sherry.
- 3Add a pinch of salt.
- 4Add the whole chicken breast side up.
- 5Cook in barely simmering water for about 25 minutes.
- 6Turn off the heat and let it sit for half an hour.
- 7Remove the chicken and slice it.
- 8Place sliced chicken on a bed of cabbage.
- 9Make the sauce by mixing the chopped scallions with other ingredients in a bowl.
- 10Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Ingredients
- 4.5 quarts water
- 1 bunch cilantro stems
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 handful ginger coins
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 head cabbage
- 1 handful chopped cilantro
Equipment
potknifetongscutting boardrubber band
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