Steamed Whole Chicken with Cordyceps Sinensis and Chinese Herbs 冬蟲夏草燉全雞

A luxurious and nourishing Cantonese dish featuring a whole chicken steamed with precious Cordyceps Sinensis and a blend of traditional Chinese herbs, offering a rich, aromatic broth and tender chicken meat. Known for its health benefits, this soup is both delicious and restorative.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 1.5kg)
• 5g Cordyceps Sinensis
• 10 red dates
• 15g goji berries
• 10g dried longan
• 15g Huai Shan (Dried Chinese Yam)
• 30g ginger slices
• 20g green onions
• 5g salt
• 2g white pepper
• 30ml Shaoxing wine
• 1000ml water

Steps

1. Clean the whole chicken thoroughly and blanch it in boiling water.
2. Rinse the Cordyceps Sinensis, red dates, goji berries, dried longan, and Huai Shan.
3. Stuff the chicken cavity with some ginger slices and green onions.
4. Place the blanched chicken in a large heatproof bowl or ceramic pot.
5. Arrange the Cordyceps Sinensis, red dates, goji berries, dried longan, Huai Shan, and remaining ginger slices around and inside the chicken.
6. Season the chicken with salt, white pepper, and Shaoxing wine.
7. Pour water over the chicken until it is mostly submerged.
8. Steam the chicken over high heat for approximately 90-100 minutes, or until tender.
9. Garnish with green onions before serving.

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