Steamed Whole Chicken with Cordyceps Sinensis and Chinese Herbs

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Clean the whole chicken thoroughly and blanch it in boiling water.

2. 2

   Rinse the Cordyceps Sinensis, red dates, goji berries, dried longan, and Huai Shan.

3. 3

   Stuff the chicken cavity with some ginger slices and green onions.

4. 4

   Place the blanched chicken in a large heatproof bowl or ceramic pot.

5. 5

   Arrange the Cordyceps Sinensis, red dates, goji berries, dried longan, Huai Shan, and remaining ginger slices around and inside the chicken.

6. 6

   Season the chicken with salt, white pepper, and Shaoxing wine.

7. 7

   Pour water over the chicken until it is mostly submerged.

8. 8

   Steam the chicken over high heat for approximately 90-100 minutes, or until tender.

9. 9

   Garnish with green onions before serving.