Steamed Chicken with Cordyceps Flower and Red Dates

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak cordyceps flowers in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain. Rinse red dates and gently squeeze to soften.

2. 2

   Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken with light soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the prepared cordyceps flowers, red dates, and shredded ginger to the marinated chicken. Mix gently. Transfer the mixture to a heatproof dish.

4. 4

   Bring water in a steamer to a rolling boil. Place the dish with the chicken mixture into the steamer. Steam for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

5. 5

   Carefully remove the steamed chicken and serve immediately with steamed rice.