2008/10/26

Steamed chicken with wolfberries and red dates

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This is a modified version of steamed herbal chicken adapted from Quick & Easy Hawkers’ Fair. I had omitted dang guai (chinese herb – 当归) and chinese shaoxing cooking wine.



Ingredients:
2 chicken whole legs
1 tbsp wolfberries (枸杞) (washed) – Add more if you like as it is a very nutritious (read this link for more details)
5 red dates (removed seeds)

Seasonings:
1 tbsp oyster sauce
½ tsp salt
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tbsp cornflour (diluted with 2 tbsp water)

Methods:
1) Clean the chicken legs and pat dry. Remove bones and skins ( I asked the chicken seller to do it for me to save time). Trim the fat. Cut into 4 pieces.
2) Marinate all ingredients with seasonings for at least 30 mins.
3) Steam at high heat for 15-20 mins or until the chicken is cooked. Dish up and serve hot.
4) If the chicken is dry, add 1 tsp fried garlic or onion oil.

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20 comments:

ICook4Fun said...

I am salivating just look at this beautiful dish. I am so making this dish soon. Thanks for sharing.

tigerfish said...

In hawker centers here, they call it Emperor Chicken! Yes yess...I have done the steamed version at home before. It's easy.

Tastes of Home said...

This looks and sounds great - I love emperor chicken. Thanks for the recipe

Food For Tots said...

Hi icook4fun,
Tks for your kind comments. ;)

Hi tigerfish,
Oh, I must inform my Emperor about this important info asap. Tks for updating me. Hehehe...!

Hi taste of home,
Tks for dropping by. Do give it a try!

Dora said...

They're really nutritious and goes well with steamed rice. ;)

Bits said...

Slurp! Slurp! Nice food, nice pic.. I am drooling...
you deserve this award.

http://bits-of-taste.blogspot.com/2008/10/excellent-award.html

Food For Tots said...

Hi Dora,
Tks for your wonderful idea.

Hi bits of life 'n' taste,
Tks a lot for your "E"xtra special award. I feel so honoured. :)

Katie said...

I just love the abundance of fruit in savory fall dishes. It really serves to add a distinct color, texture and flavor.

Noob Cook said...

wah, this is what I need right now... so homely, hearty and healthy! love the beautiful red hue too ^o^

MamaFaMi said...

If we're not feeling well, this is a good dish to eat right? Never tried before but sounds healthy.

Food For Tots said...

Hi katie,
Tks for your compliments.

Hi noobcook,
Hope that you will recover soon. Take care!

Hi mamafami,
This dish is suitable for everyone in the family regardless of your health. For ladies, you can add dong guai(Chinese herb).

Anonymous said...

This looks wonderful! Chicken is such a staple at our house, I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. The colors look amazing. And, since we brought our daughter home from China a couple years ago, we've been trying to integrate more Chinese meals into our family routine. This one looks great, and I can't wait to try it. I think my daughter will like it too - with all the colors. Thanks for sharing.

Food For Tots said...

Hi peppercorn press,
Hope your dd luv it. Wolfberries are my son's favourite.

Anonymous said...

I made this for dinner on Saturday and it was such a hit with my hubby and kids. SImply yummy delicious.

Thanks for sharing the recipe. I am so glad that I found your blog (stumbled upon it last Friday)

Food For Tots said...

Hi Skinnymum,
Tks for dropping by. I am SO SO glad that your family luv this dish!

shuey said...

Hi, I have steam mid chicken wings before with wolfberry and home-made chinese wine, now that I know I can add in the red dates, thank for sharing. :)

Food For Tots said...

Shuey: Tks for dropping by at my blog. Do add red dates next time and let me know the outcome. ;)

Anonymous said...

Can 18mth old tots hv oyster sauce? if not, what can i use in replacement of this? I would like to try this dish.

Food For Tots said...

Anonymous: Oyster sauce will be a bit too salty for your 18-mth old tot. Just replace the oyster sauce and salt with a dash of light soy sauce. If possible, try to get a premium brand soy sauce. ;) If you have any other queries, u are always welcome to write to me at food4tots@yahoo.com. ;)

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for your prompt reply. :) can't wait to wok on it.