Steamed chicken with loofah is a delicious dish that provides essential nutrients for health with a very simple preparation method, helping you refresh the family meal. Today, let’s join TasteVN go to the kitchen to learn how to make this steamed dish to treat the whole family!
1. Steamed Chicken with Loofah (recipe shared by a user)
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Chicken with Loofah (recipe shared by a user) Serves 4
Chicken 1 whole Loofah 2 fruits Lemon 1 fruit Kaffir lime leaves 6 leaves Chili 3 fruits Shallots 15 bulbs Common spices a little (Salt/ MSG/ ground pepper)
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How to Prepare Steamed Chicken with Mướp (recipe shared by a user)
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Prepare the Ingredients
To save time and make the preparation easier, you should buy pre-prepared chicken. After purchasing the chicken, pluck out any remaining feathers, then soak it in diluted salt water for about 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let it drain.
Peel the mướp, wash it thoroughly, and cut it into pieces about 3 finger lengths long. Peel the shallots, wash them clean, and chop 10 bulbs; stuff the remaining 5 bulbs into the chicken’s cavity along with the mướp.
Wash the lime leaves and chili peppers with clean water, then cut them into thin slices.
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Making Steamed Chicken with Mướp
Arrange the prepared mướp around the chicken and place the chicken in the steamer, cover the lid, turn the heat to medium, and steam for about 60 minutes.
To check if the chicken is cooked, use chopsticks to poke into the chicken meat; if no blood oozes out, the chicken is done. At this point, turn off the heat and let the chicken rest for an additional 3 – 5 minutes.
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Make dipping salt for chicken
Place the ingredients on a plate including: 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, chopped kaffir lime leaves and chili, chopped shallots, squeeze the juice of 1 lemon.
Then, mix the salt mixture well and adjust the seasoning to taste to complete.
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Final product
The steamed chicken with gourd is complete with a beautiful golden color and an irresistible fragrant aroma.
When eating, you will immediately feel the tenderness and aroma of the chicken combined with the sweet, fresh gourd, making it extremely addictive. Try making it in the kitchen right away!
2. Steamed Chicken with Gourd
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Chicken with Gourd Serves 4 people
Chicken 1 kg (1 whole) Gourd 700 gr (2 pieces) Straw mushrooms 150 gr Green onions 5 stalks Garlic 2 cloves Bird’s eye chili 1 piece Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common spices a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
How to Prepare Steamed Chicken with Loofah
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Prepare the chicken and ingredients
To make the preparation easier, ask the seller to clean the chicken. To eliminate the odor, soak the chicken in salt water for about 15 minutes, then rinse it several times with clean water.
Peel the loofah, wash it thoroughly, and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Soak the straw mushrooms in diluted salt water for 15 minutes, then rinse them several times.
Wash the green onions, separating the green leaves from the stems. Mince 1 clove of garlic, and leave another clove whole with the skin on.
Effective ways to eliminate chicken odor:- Remove the oily glands, fat, and any blood clots remaining inside the chicken body.
- Use crushed ginger to rub around the chicken for about 10 minutes, then rinse it several times with water.
See details: The simplest tips to eliminate the odor of chicken and duck when cooking
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Marinate the chicken
Marinate the chicken with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, evenly spread over the entire chicken, then add 1 clove of garlic inside, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
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Steam the chicken
Pour water into the pot, place the marinated chicken in the steaming basket for 30 minutes.
Then open the lid, use chopsticks or a knife to poke into the thick part of the meat, if no blood comes out, the chicken is cooked. If the chicken is not cooked, steam it for another 10 minutes.
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Stir-fry the ingredients
Heat a pan on the stove with 3 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the sliced gourd to the pan, stir well, season with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and mix well.
Then add the straw mushrooms and 2 tablespoons of water, stir-fry on low heat for about 5 minutes.
Next, add the chopped green onions, stir well for 1 minute, season to taste, and then turn off the heat.
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Completion
Place the steamed chicken on a plate, arrange the stir-fried gourd and mushrooms around it, and garnish with some green onions and a chili on top of the chicken to complete the dish.
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Final Product
The steamed chicken with gourd has a fragrant aroma and beautiful colors. The chicken meat is tender, infused with spices, and paired with naturally sweet and crunchy gourd and straw mushrooms, making it incredibly delicious.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
- Choose chicken that has a pink-red color, with skin that shows no bruises or dark spots. Avoid buying those with dark, dull skin as they may have died before being processed.
- When buying local chicken, it is advisable to choose those with a slender body, light yellow, thin, smooth skin, and high elasticity, with darker yellow only in certain areas such as the breast, wings, and back.
- Press your hand onto the thigh or breast to check if the chicken has been water-injected. If the chicken feels mushy, slippery, or deformed, do not purchase it.
- When buying frozen chicken, choose to purchase from reputable supermarkets or food stores to ensure product quality.
How to choose fresh and delicious gourd
- It is best to choose young gourds that are small in size, with green skin and small veins on the fruit for a sweeter taste. In contrast, old gourds will have yellowing skin, feel hard when pressed, and have larger veins.
- Choose gourds that are heavy for their size, with fresh green stems and few dark spots, as these are the ones that are more succulent and delicious.
- Avoid selecting fruits that are too young or too old because if the fruit is too young, it will not be fragrant or sweet. On the other hand, overly mature fruits will have a lot of fibers, making them less tasty.
Above is a detailed guide from TasteVN on 2 ways to make steamed gourd chicken delicious and appealing with just a few basic steps. Hope it helps you have more options for your family’s meal menu. Wishing you success!
