Steamed Chicken with Gastrodia Elata and Red Dates 天麻紅棗蒸雞

A nourishing and restorative Cantonese dish featuring tender steamed chicken infused with the subtle earthy aroma of Gastrodia Elata and the natural sweetness of red dates, known for their health benefits.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (approx. 1.2-1.5 kg), chopped into pieces
• 30g dried Gastrodia Elata (Tian Ma) slices
• 10 pieces dried red dates, pitted
• 3 slices ginger
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

Steps

1. Rinse chicken pieces and blanch them in boiling water for 3-5 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2. Rinse Gastrodia Elata slices and red dates. Soak them in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain. Slice Gastrodia Elata if they are too large.
3. In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with Shaoxing wine, salt, white pepper, cornstarch, ginger slices, Gastrodia Elata slices, and red dates. Mix well to coat all chicken pieces.
4. Arrange the marinated chicken mixture on a heatproof plate, spreading it evenly.
5. Bring water to a rolling boil in a steamer. Once boiling, carefully place the plate with chicken into the steamer. Cover and steam for 60-75 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
6. Serve hot immediately with steamed rice.

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