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Claypot Braised Chicken Thigh with Salted Fish and Tofu

Claypot Braised Chicken Thigh with Salted Fish and Tofu

🇭🇰 Hong Kong40 minChicken
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Servings
2

Ingredients

Proteins

  • 600 g chicken thighs
  • 100 g firm tofu
  • 50 g salted fish
  • 200 ml hot water or chicken broth

Aromatics

  • 3 slices ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper

Sauces & Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat a claypot or heavy-bottomed pot with cooking oil. Sauté ginger, minced garlic, and the white parts of the green onions until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add diced salted fish and fry for 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Be careful not to burn.

  4. 4

    Add marinated chicken pieces and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes until the skin is lightly browned.

  5. 5

    Add tofu cubes and hot water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.

  6. 6

    Garnish with the green parts of the green onions before serving. Serve hot in the claypot with steamed rice.

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