Chicken steamed with lemon
- Preparation time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 50 minutes
Lemon and lime can be used interchangeably in this simple recipe. You can cut down on the wait time for marinating chicken by preparing it in advance.
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Ingredients
- 1 Pullet
- 2 Dried lime peels
- 1 Tsp of sugar
- 1 Tsp of spice
- ½ Tsp of clove’s bud
- 2 Tsp of grinded ginger
- 1 Tsp of salt
- 1Tbsp wine
- Cooking oil
Preparation
- Clean the pullet thoroughly using salt and water, then allow it to dry completely.
- Marinate the pullet with sugar, spices, and ginger for at least 3 hours to enhance the flavor.
- In a large pot, combine 3 liters of water, lime peels, cloves, salt, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the pullet into the pot and boil for 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through, then remove and allow it to dry.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan and fry the pullet until the skin becomes a golden yellow color.
- Chop the fried pullet into serving pieces and arrange them on a dish.
- For serving: pair the dish with cooked rice or vermicelli and a side of fish sauce.
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