Cantonese Hand Pulled Chicken
serves 4-6 as part of a main dish
INGREDIENTS:
4 whole chicken legs
2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp avocado oil
4 tsp salt
2 tsp white pepper
2 tsp turmeric
2 green onion, white parts whole
6 slices of ginger
1 tbsp goji berries (optional)
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 green onion, green parts sliced
sesame seeds
METHOD:
1. Tighten the Chicken Skin - In a medium pot, fill with water and bring to a rolling boil. Using tongs, dip each chicken leg into the boiling water for about 10-20 seconds and then place into your steaming dish. Set aside and discard water.
2. Add wine, avocado oil, salt, white pepper, turmeric, and massage into chicken legs. Add white parts of green onion, ginger, and goji berries if using. Let marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.
3. Prepare your steaming wok and bring water to a boil. Carefully place your chicken dish on the rack. Cover and steam chicken for 30 minutes.
4. Once cooked, transfer chicken to a large serving dish. Cool slightly and hand pull meat. Add juices from steaming dish and top with sesame oil, remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice.
