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As the old saying goes, "Chestnuts are fragrant, chicken is tender, and autumn is the most flavorful." In the cool autumn season, on the street corner of the town, in a small restaurant called "Autumn Mood", the owner Lao Li is busy preparing today's signature dish - chestnut stewed chicken. Lao Li is a particular person, with almost strict requirements for the selection of ingredients, and he firmly believes that only the freshest ingredients can cook the most authentic flavor.
"Lao Li, how are the chestnuts today?" As soon as the customer Xiao Zhang entered the door, he couldn't wait to ask. "Xiao Zhang, you came just in time, I personally picked these chestnuts in the mountains this morning, they are all plump, sweet but not greasy." Lao Li replied with a smile. "What about the chicken? Isn't it still your signature three-yellow chicken? Xiao Zhang continued to ask. "That's right, the meat of the three yellow chickens is fresh and tender, and with chestnuts, the taste is amazing!" Lao Li said as he skillfully handled the chicken.
At this moment, Xiao Zhang's face suddenly showed a trace of worry: "Lao Li, I heard that the price of chicken has risen a lot recently, will the price of your chestnut stewed chicken also rise?" Lao Li was silent for a moment, and then said firmly: "Don't worry, Xiao Zhang, my chestnut stewed chicken, the price will not change, and the taste will only be better." ”
The climax of the story comes, Lao Li is facing the pressure of rising costs, but he insists on not raising the price, and in order to maintain the quality of the dishes and customer satisfaction, he decides to take this pressure himself. This persistence made the people of the town admire Lao Li even more, and also made the "autumn-rich" chestnut stewed chicken an indispensable delicacy in the town.
Food introduction: Braised chicken with chestnuts, a traditional dish that has been passed down for a long time, not only carries the joy of autumn harvest, but also contains profound cultural connotations. In ancient China, chestnuts were regarded as auspicious objects, symbolizing procreation, while chicken represented wealth and health. The combination of the two not only has both color and flavor, but also means family harmony and a happy life.
Cooking process: Ingredients: 1 3-yellow chicken (about 1.5 kg), 500 grams of chestnuts, 20 grams of ginger, 1 green onion, 5 cloves of garlic, 50 ml of light soy sauce, 10 ml of dark soy sauce, 30 ml of cooking wine, 20 grams of rock sugar, 5 grams of salt, appropriate amount of water.
- Prepare the chicken: Wash the three-yellow chicken and remove the offal and excess fat. The key point of this step is that the chicken must be carefully and cleanly handled inside and out, otherwise it will have a great impact on the overall taste of the dish.
- Chestnut shelling: Boil the chestnuts in boiling water for 5 minutes, remove them and put them in cold water, which makes them easier to shell.
- Stir-fry seasoning: Add an appropriate amount of oil to the pot, add ginger slices, green onions, and garlic cloves and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Sauté chicken: Place the chicken in a pan and stir-fry over medium heat until lightly browned.
- Add seasoning: Pour in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce and cooking wine, stir-fry evenly, so that the chicken can fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning.
- Simmer: Add chestnuts, rock sugar and enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Collect the juice: Finally, turn to high heat to reduce the juice, add an appropriate amount of salt to taste, until the soup is thick.
Regional flavors: The flavor of chestnut stewed chicken varies from place to place. In the north, people like to add some potatoes to the stew to increase the satiety of the dish; In the south, people tend to add some shiitake mushrooms to enhance the flavor of the dish. Either way, the locals have a deep affection for this delicacy, which is more than just a dish, it's a taste of home.
Cooking Tips:
- The choice of chicken is very important, and the meat of the three yellow chickens is tender and tender, which is more suitable for chestnut stewed chicken.
- Chestnut shelling is a technical task, and soaking in cold water after boiling is the key.
- Don't rush to add water when stir-frying chicken, let the chicken fry until lightly browned, so that it will be more flavorful.
- When simmering, the heat should be well controlled, first bring to a high boil and then turn to low heat, so that the chicken will be more tender.
- Pay attention to the observation when collecting the juice, do not burn, and the soup can be thick.
Popular Science Knowledge:
- Chestnuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins, which are beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- The Three Yellow Chicken is a traditional Chinese chicken breed, named for its yellow feathers, beak and feet.
- The history of chestnut stewed chicken can be traced back to the Song Dynasty, and it was a delicacy in the imperial diet of the court at that time.
- In some parts of China, chestnut stewed chicken also symbolizes auspiciousness and reunion, and is often eaten at festivals or family gatherings.
Braised chicken with chestnut, a delicacy that blends the flavor of autumn harvest, has become a beautiful scenery on people's tables with its unique flavor and rich cultural connotation. Try making it at home and feel the warmth and satisfaction of autumn.
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