Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd

南乳蒸雞

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — finished dish

Total time: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Recipe overview

Chicken pieces are marinated in red fermented bean curd and steamed until juicy and aromatic.

01

Ingredients

Main ingredients

800 g chicken thighs
20 g ginger
2 stalks spring onion

Seasoning

2 pieces red fermented bean curd
1 tbsp red bean curd brine
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — ingredients

02

Tools

cutting board
knife
large bowl
measuring spoons
heatproof plate
covered steamer
food thermometer

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — tools

03

Steps

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Check the chicken

Step 1

Check the chicken

Check the chicken. Pat dry and remove bone fragments and excess fat.

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Cut even pieces

Step 2

Cut even pieces

Cut even pieces. Cut into 4 cm pieces and sanitise the raw-meat board immediately.

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Mash the bean curd

Step 3

Mash the bean curd

Mash the bean curd. Mash the bean curd, brine and sugar into a smooth paste.

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Cut the aromatics

Step 4

Cut the aromatics

Cut the aromatics. Shred the ginger and cut the scallions into sections.

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Mix the marinade

Step 5

Mix the marinade

Mix the marinade. Combine bean curd paste, garlic, wine, cornstarch and sesame oil.

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Marinate the chicken

Step 6

Marinate the chicken

Marinate the chicken. Coat with marinade and ginger, then chill for 15 minutes.

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Take off the chill

Step 7

Take off the chill

Take off the chill. Remove the chicken 5 minutes before steaming without leaving it out longer.

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Arrange one layer

Step 8

Arrange one layer

Arrange one layer. Spread the chicken and sauce in one layer without piling.

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Preheat the steamer

Step 9

Preheat the steamer

Preheat the steamer. Bring the water to strong steam and ensure there is enough water.

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Steam the chicken

Step 10

Steam the chicken

Steam the chicken. Cover and steam on high for 15 minutes without opening.

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Check the centre

Step 11

Check the centre

Check the centre. The thickest piece must reach 75°C; steam 2 minutes more if needed.

Steamed Chicken with Red Fermented Bean Curd — Finish and serve

Step 12

Finish and serve

Finish and serve. Add scallions, stir through the cooked juices and serve hot.

Common mistakes

Piled chicken or unrefrigerated marinating is unsafe, and the salty bean curd needs no extra salt.

Tips

Keep one layer, adjust brine to taste and probe the thickest piece to 75°C.