Steam Herbal Chicken

This healthy dish is really convenient for those individuals who are busy and yet wish to enjoy a healthy meal with their beloved family. You may opt to steam this dish on top of the rice cooker while cooking the rice. This is what my mom normally did when I was a kid.

After cleaning the chicken by rubbing with some salt, the chicken has to marinate with white egg. This is the secret of this dish as the chicken flesh will stay smooth after coated with a layer of egg white. Marinate for a round 5 minutes before adding in some sesame oil, soy sauce and ginger juice. Further marinate for another 30 minutes.

While waiting for the chicken, soak the fungus, mushroom, wolfberry and red dates. Cut the fungus into small pieces. Mixing all the ingredients together and marinate with sesame oil, salt and sugar. Do not add any water as this will dilute the taste. Steam chicken for at least 40 minutes.

Ingredients:
1/2 chicken, cut into small pieces
1 egg white
1 tbsp ginger juice
5 mushroom, soaked
5 fungus, soaked
5 red dates, soaked
1 tbsp wolfberry, soaked
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp corn flour
soy sauce

1. Clean the chicken by rubbing with some salt. Rinse and dry the chicken.

2. Marinate with egg white for 5 minutes. By applying a layer of white egg on the meat, it will give a smooth  and soft texture on the meat.

3. Further marinate with sesame oil, soy sauce and ginger juice for 30 minutes.

4. In the mean time, cut the mushroom into 2 pieces. Cut the fungus and red dates into small pieces as well.

5. Once the chicken is ready, combine all the ingredient together. After combined well, steam the dish using medium heat for 40 minutes.

6. You may serve with rice.