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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
On cold rainy days like this, gathering with loved ones and enjoying steamed dishes or warm stews is just wonderful, isn’t it? Cook in the kitchen right away with TasteVN so we can show you how to make whole pumpkin stew chicken that is both delicious and nutritious!
Ingredients for Whole Pumpkin Stew Chicken For 2 people
Chicken 1/2 chicken Pumpkin 1 piece Shallots 5 bulbs (cut into wedges) Common spices A little (salt/ ground pepper/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose quality chicken
- To save time, you can choose to buy pre-prepared chicken at reputable stores or supermarkets to ensure quality!
- To choose quality pre-prepared chicken, first, you should select chickens of moderate size, about 1.5kg – 1.7kg is just right.
- The chicken should have light yellow and thin skin, and the meat inside should be light pink. Use your hand to gently press and feel the chicken meat’s elasticity.
- You should not choose chickens with slimy skin or pale green color, or those with dark bruises, as these are chickens that have been kept for too long, with dry and smelly meat.
How to choose fresh and delicious pumpkin
- To choose fresh and delicious pumpkin, first, you should observe the outer color of the pumpkin. The skin of the pumpkin should have a mix of green and orange-yellow, with no bruises.
- Next, gently press on the pumpkin with your hand; you will find the pumpkin firm, and the stem of the pumpkin should be bright green and still flexible.
- Avoid choosing pumpkins that have bruised or damaged skin or those with a stem that is too dry, as these are pumpkins that have been stored for a long time, resulting in a less sweet taste and more fibers.
Tools needed
Steaming pot, spoon, knife, bowl, plate,…
How to make Whole Pumpkin Stewed Chicken
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Prepare the pumpkin
First, use a knife to cut off part of the stem of the pumpkin. Then cut off the lid of the pumpkin, separating the entire lid from the pumpkin, and use a spoon to scoop out all the seeds and the pulp inside.
Next, wash the pumpkin thoroughly with 2 – 3 washes of water and place it in a basket to drain.
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Prepare the chicken
Wash the chicken with diluted salt water to eliminate the unpleasant smell, then rinse thoroughly with water and let it drain.
Next, chop the chicken into large pieces (as long as the chicken fits snugly inside the pumpkin). Place the chicken into a pot and add enough water to cover it.
Add 1/3 teaspoon of salt and 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate to the water. Place the pot on the stove and boil the chicken over high heat for about 15 – 20 minutes until cooked.
Remove the chicken to a bowl and marinate it with a mixture of spices including: 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and chopped shallots. Mix well and marinate for about 15 minutes for the chicken to absorb the flavors.
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Make steamed chicken with pumpkin
Once the chicken has marinated for the right amount of time, stuff it neatly into the pumpkin, cover the pumpkin and place it in a steaming pot to steam for about 30 – 45 minutes until the pumpkin is cooked, then turn off the heat.
Tip: If you don’t have a steaming pot, you can also boil or steam it using a water bath!After steaming the pumpkin, turn off the heat, and place the whole pumpkin chicken stew on a plate, and it’s done.
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Product
The whole pumpkin chicken stew looks very attractive, with a fragrant aroma. The chicken is tender and juicy, the pumpkin is rich and creamy, and the seasoning is just right.
This dish is also very suitable for serving at parties. It is delicious and nutritious, so try your hand at making it!
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