Q: Can I use different types of mushrooms for this recipe? A: Yes, various mushrooms like oyster, shiitake, or button mushrooms can be used to enhance the flavor.
Q: Is it necessary to use a specific brand of chicken sauce? A: While the recipe mentions “Tai Tai Le” chicken sauce, you can substitute it with any good-quality chicken broth or sauce available.
Q: How long should the chicken stew for optimal flavor? A: Stewing for about 2 hours on low heat is recommended for the best flavor and tenderness.
Incredibly Delicious Mushroom Chicken Stew
Notes
- 1 whole chicken (about 1000g)
- 700g assorted mushrooms
- 1 large piece of ginger
- Tai Tai Le cooking wine, to taste
- Tai Tai Le chicken sauce, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 5g cooking oil
- Prepare the ingredients: Clean the chicken and mushrooms.
- Cut the chicken into large pieces and blanch in cold water with ginger to remove any gamey taste.
- Once the water boils, add Tai Tai Le cooking wine and cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, rinse with warm water, and drain.
- Heat oil in a pot, sauté ginger slices, then add the drained chicken.
- Stir-fry the chicken on high heat while adding a bit of Tai Tai Le cooking wine until it turns golden brown. Add about 2 liters of boiling water.
- Add the cleaned mushrooms, a little Tai Tai Le chicken sauce, and salt. Simmer on low heat for about 2 hours.
- Finish with crushed black pepper and serve. The addition of mushrooms and Tai Tai Le chicken sauce makes this chicken incredibly delicious.
- Rich in protein and essential amino acids from the chicken.
- Contains various vitamins and minerals from the mushrooms.
- Low in carbohydrates, suitable for a low-carb diet.