Q: Can I use fresh beans instead of dry beans in this recipe?
A: While this recipe is designed for dry beans, you can use fresh beans, but the cooking time and texture will vary.
Q: Is it necessary to use cola in the recipe?
A: Cola adds a unique sweetness and depth to the dish, but it can be omitted or substituted with a similar sweet liquid.
Q: How can I make this dish spicier?
A: To increase the spiciness, add more chili peppers or include a pinch of chili flakes.
Dry Bean and Chicken Stew
Notes
- 3 Chicken legs
- Dry beans, as needed
- 3 Shiitake mushrooms
- Green onions, ginger, garlic, as needed
- 1 Chili pepper
- 1 Onion
- Cilantro, as needed
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cola
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine
- Heat oil and sauté all aromatic ingredients (green onions, ginger, garlic). Add chicken legs and fry until fragrant.
- Add 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of cola, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine to the chicken.
- Add dry beans and shiitake mushrooms. If the soup is less, add 1 bowl of water and stew for 20 minutes.
- Before taking out of the stove, add cilantro. Serve hot.
- Rich in protein from chicken
- Contains dietary fiber from beans and mushrooms
- Low in saturated fats