Steamed Chicken with Gastrodia Elata and Red Dates

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 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. 4

   Arrange the marinated chicken mixture on a heatproof plate, spreading it evenly.

5. 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. 6

   Serve hot immediately with steamed rice.