Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Chicken hot pot is no longer a stranger to meals or family gatherings on weekends. Today, the In the kitchen section of TasteVN will introduce you to a very unique and appealing chicken hot pot dish. Let’s show off your skills in making wine-infused chicken hot pot!
Ingredients for Wine-Infused Chicken Hot Pot For 4 people
Chicken 500 gr Wine residue 1/2 cup (rice cup) Green onions 3 stalks Vietnamese coriander 3 stalks (Mùi tàu) Fresh chili 3 pieces Fresh noodles 1 kg (for serving) Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (salt/ seasoning/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
How to choose fresh chicken
For live chicken
- When buying live chickens, choose those that move actively, have bright shiny beaks, and smooth feathers.
- Hold two chickens of the same size in your hands; the heavier one will have firmer meat.
- Do not buy if you see chickens that are lethargic, have ruffled feathers, runny beaks and noses, pale or bruised combs, bruised or swollen legs; these are sick chickens and are unsafe to use.
For processed chicken
- Freshly slaughtered and good quality chicken will have skin that looks bright, with a characteristic yellow or white color, thin skin, and feels smooth to the touch.
- Press on the piece of meat to feel its firmness and elasticity.
- Do not buy if you see chicken meat that is dull in color, soft and mushy when pressed, has bruises, is leaking liquid, or has a bad smell; this is chicken that has been kept too long and is not good.
What is bỗng rượu?
- Bỗng rượu, also known as vinegar bỗng or bỗng rượu, is a type of sour seasoning commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine, especially in Northern Vietnam. Bỗng rượu is a byproduct of the leftover rice after brewing alcohol that naturally ferments. When making alcohol, the leftover rice is called hèm.
- People use the leftover rice to brew repeatedly to produce second and third batches of alcohol. The remaining solids are strained to extract the liquid, which naturally becomes sour after a day or two; this is the bỗng rượu.
How to prepare Chicken Hotpot with Rice Wine
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Prepare ingredients
To clean and eliminate the smell of chicken, you should massage the meat thoroughly with salt and then rinse it off. Next, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the onions and garlic, then chop them finely. Wash the scallions and coriander, then cut them into sections. Remove the stems from the chilies and rinse them clean. Filter the rice wine to extract the juice.
How to clean chicken meat effectively and eliminate odor- Method 1: Use lemon juice or vinegar mixed with salt, then massage it onto the chicken for about 1 minute, then rinse with cold water. This way, the chicken will be clean and the odor will be eliminated.
- Method 2: Mix 1 crushed ginger with white wine, then rub it onto the chicken, letting it sit for about 30 minutes before rinsing it clean, draining, and preparing it for cooking.
See details: How to clean chicken and eliminate odor
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Marinate the chicken
Put the chicken into a bowl and marinate it with shallots, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Mix well and let it sit for about 30 minutes for the chicken to absorb the spices.
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Stir-fry chicken
Place a pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pot. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the marinated chicken, keeping the heat medium and stir-frying for about 5 minutes until the chicken is firm.
Note: To ensure the chicken is juicy, firm, and absorbs the seasoning better, you need to stir-fry the chicken before cooking the hot pot! -
Cook the hot pot
When the chicken is firm, add the filtered rice wine residue and 1 liter of water, boil for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked, then adjust the seasoning to taste, adding green onions, cilantro, and fresh chili for aroma.
Prepare a bowl of noodles to your liking, ladle the broth and chicken on top, and you can enjoy it right away.
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Final Product
The chicken hotpot with rice wine after completion has an extremely distinctive aroma. The broth is mildly sour, with chewy, sweet chicken that blends together in a very appealing way.
Enjoy this hotpot while it’s still hot with your family on the weekend; there’s nothing better. Show off your cooking skills right away!
Hope this article provides useful information for you about how to cook chicken hotpot with rice wine. Show off your cooking skills right away to treat your family!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel FOOD PARADISE
