Chicken hotpot with e leaves bursts with flavor from its tender chicken marinated with aromatic and sour e leaves paired with bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and a touch of spiciness from green chilies.
E leaf, or lemon basil leaf, a distinctive spice from south central and Central Highlands regions, has its roots in Phu Yen and has become a delicacy in Da Lat. It offers a citrusy and herbal flavor.
This recipe serves four to five people and provides 2,856 kcal in total. It takes about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
– 1 whole chicken. Choose free-range chicken for a more robust, tasty, and aromatic meat flavor.
– 1 bunch of e leaves. Ensure the leaves stay fresh by avoiding soaking them too long.
– Green chili, lemongrass, shallots, garlic
– Fish sauce, salt, stock powder, sugar, pepper
– Coconut water or mineral water
– Mushrooms (such as shimeji and seafood mushrooms), bamboo shoots
– Vermicelli or noodles
Instructions
1. Preparation
a. Prepare e leaves and aromatics
– Pick young leaves from the bunch, wash them.
– Leave the stems. Add them to the broth later for enhanced aroma.
– Crush a few lmeaves with green chili until smooth, then divide into two parts.
– Mix one part of the mixture with dry roasted salt for dipping. The other part is used to marinate the chicken.
– Chop shallots and garlic.
– Crush lemongrass and chop the base into thin slices. Cut the long stem into pieces and add to the hot pot for flavor.
Lemongrass, e leaves, chilies, and garlic play a significant role in developing the aromatic flavor of the broth. Photo by VnExpress/Bui Thuy |
b. Prepare chicken
– Thoroughly clean the chicken by rubbing it with lemon and salt.
– Wash it several times until clean, then drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Pickets of a chicken and its organs to be added to the hotpot. Photo by VnExpress/Bui Thuy |
– Combine chicken with half of the basil leaves and crushed green chili.
– Add half of the lemongrass, minced shallots and garlic.
– Season with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of stock powder, 1 teaspoon of pepper.
– Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
After marinating, the chicken takes on a light greenish color coming from the combination of e leaves and green chilies. Photo by VnExpress/Bui Thuy |
c. Prepare bamboo shoots and mushrooms
The slices of fresh bamboo shoots have a vibrant, golden-bright color. Photo by VnExpress/Bui Thuy |
– Peel bamboo shoots, then slice thinly.
– Boil the bamboo slices 3-4 times to remove bitterness. Remember to keep the lid open.
– Optionally, stir-fry and season with a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of fish sauce for extra flavor
– Wash mushrooms with diluted salt water and drain.
Shimeji and seafood mushrooms are commonly used in this hotpot dish. Photo by VnExpress/Bui Thuy |
2. Cooking process
– Fry the remaining onions, garlic, and lemongrass.
– Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry.
As the chicken is cooked, it becomes firmer in terms of texture, and its color deepens to a richer shade of yellow. Photo by VnExpress/Bui Thuy |
– For the best broth, use mineral water or fresh coconut water for sweetness.
– Add lemongrass and the stems of e leaves.
– Cook over medium heat until the chicken is sweet and tender.
– Adjust seasoning, add green chili and bamboo shoots.
– Crush e leaves lightly before serving to release fragrant essential oils.
A golden chicken hotpot adorned with e leaves and mushrooms, surrounded by a layer of chicken fat. Photo by VnExpress/Bui Thuy |
3. Finished product
Dip chicken in salt and crushed green chili leaves. Experience the soft and sweet chicken, complemented by the aromatic e leaves in the light but aromatic broth. Pair it with crispy bamboo shoots, sweet mushrooms, and a hint of spiciness from green chili.
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