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Chicken|Chinese|Summer|鶏のザーサイ和え

Chicken Tossed with Zha Cai

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Aug.2018

Houraisen Jinsei Ikinikanzu

Ingredients

Chicken breast 200g
... Remove the skin, even out the thickness, and rub with sugar and salt. Let sit for 15 minutes.

Seasoning

Sugar 1 tsp
Salt 1/3 tsp

Seasoning A

Sake 2 tbsp
Water 50ml
Green onion 1/4 stalk (green part)
Ginger 1/2 piece
... Sliced

Other Ingredients

Zha cai (pickled mustard stem) 30g
... Slice thinly and soak in water for 10 minutes to remove salt.
Leek 1/2 stalk
... Cut into thin strips.
Shiso leaves As needed

Mixed Seasoning

Mikawa roasted sake 1 tsp
Chicken steaming liquid 2 tbsp
Sesame oil 2 tbsp
Toasted sesame seeds 1 tbsp
... Chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the seasoned chicken in a deep dish, add Seasoning A, and steam for 7 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and shred finely.
  2. Julienne the zha cai.
  3. Toss the shredded chicken, zha cai, and shredded leek with the mixed seasoning. Sprinkle with chopped sesame seeds and serve on shiso leaves.