Steamed Chicken with Conpoy and Winter Melon瑤柱冬瓜蒸雞
Succulent chicken is steamed with sweet winter melon and umami-rich conpoy (dried scallops), creating a comforting and flavorful dish. The delicate broth and tender ingredients make it a perfect family meal.
01Ingredients
- 500g chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 300g winter melon, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
- 3-4 pieces conpoy (dried scallops), soaked until soft and shredded
- 2 slices ginger, thinly julienned
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp cooking wine (e.g., Shaoxing wine)
Nutrition (per serving)385kcal
- Protein42.5g
- Carbs12.8g
- Fat16.2g
Fiber 1.2 gSodium 612 mg
02Steps
- In a bowl, combine chicken thigh pieces with light soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, white pepper, and cooking wine. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Arrange winter melon cubes evenly at the bottom of a heatproof dish. Place the marinated chicken on top of the winter melon.
- Sprinkle shredded conpoy and julienned ginger over the chicken.
- Steam over high heat for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and winter melon is tender.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh spring onion.
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