Chicken braised with potato
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
A popular recipe shared by many Vietnamese housewives.
Photo: toinayangi.vn
Ingredients
- 2 russet potato
- 2 Pound chicken
- 1 Tbsp mushroom
- 2 Tbsp of grinded ginger
- Green onion, spice, sugar, cooking oil
Preparation
- Clean the chicken and cut it into pieces.
- Combine the chicken with oil and 1 teaspoon of your favorite spice blend.
- Rehydrate the mushrooms in warm water, then slice them thinly.
- In a large pot, heat cooking oil, then sauté onion and ginger before adding the mixed chicken pieces to braise.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar, continuing to cook until the mixture becomes a golden color.
- Add 1 cup of water to the pot, then incorporate the potatoes and sliced mushrooms. Simmer for approximately 30 minutes until everything is tender and fully cooked.
Serving suggestion: Serve hot alongside vermicelli noodles or steamed rice.
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