Steamed Chicken with Ginseng and Red Dates 蔘鬚紅棗蒸雞

This nourishing Cantonese dish features tender steamed chicken infused with the earthy aroma of ginseng and the natural sweetness of red dates, creating a comforting and wholesome meal.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 0.5unit Half chicken, chopped
• 20g 20g American ginseng root slices
• 10g 10g Red dates, pitted
• 3slice 3 slices Ginger
• 2tbsp 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1tsp 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5tsp 0.5 tsp White pepper
• 1tbsp 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1tbsp 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1tbsp 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
• 1tsp 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1tbsp 1 tbsp Water

Steps

1. Wash the chopped chicken thoroughly and pat dry. Marinate the chicken with Shaoxing wine, salt, white pepper, cornstarch, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and water for 15 minutes.
2. Arrange the marinated chicken on a heatproof plate. Scatter the ginseng slices, red dates, and ginger slices evenly over the chicken.
3. Bring water to a boil in a steamer. Place the plate of chicken into the steamer and steam for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
4. Carefully remove from the steamer and serve immediately with steamed white rice.

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