Why Braised Ginger Chicken Mushroom

Nothing is better than this ginger chicken mushroom with a bowl of steamed rice.

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Braised Ginger Chicken Mushroom

Servings: 4

You will need

Caramelized water

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in a mixing bowl with minced ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, salt and pepper. Combine and let it sit for at least an hour. 

  2. Add 1 tbsp sugar with 30 ml water in a pan with medium low heat. Be careful don't overcook it or it's gonna burn and you will get really bitter chicken bites. Once you see the color looks great, add in 360ml water and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside. 

  3. Heat a small pot over medium heat, add 1 tbsp cooking oil with garlic, ginger strips, shallots and dried chilies. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. 

  4. Stir in the marinade chicken for a few minutes before adding the caramelized water. Cover and bring it to a boil. 

  5. Add in mushrooms, cover and bring it to a boil again. Lower the heat and keep it simmer until the sauce get thickened (about 30 mins) 

  6. Add more salt/ soy sauce to your taste. Sprinkle green onions for garnish. 

  7. Serve over rice!

Note

Place chicken in a mixing bowl with minced ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, salt and pepper. Combine and let it sit for at least an hour. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I add more vegetables?

Yes, you may! I recommend to add carrots or mushrooms to the dish. If you want to make this vegetarian, you will need to omit the chicken and the marinade steps. Add 1 pound of of your veggie of choice. Also use vegan oyster sauce.

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