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Cantonese Steamed Chicken
1. Prepare a steamer, boil water.
2. Mix garlic, shallot, ginger, Chinese soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper powder in a bowl.
3. Brush the spice mixture all over the surface of the chicken.
4. Place the chicken in a steamer, cover with a lid.
5. Steam the chicken for 30-40 minutes or until cooked.
6. Remove the chicken, brush with lime juice.
7. Serve the chicken with a sprinkling of sliced spring onions and your favorite sauce
Tips
– Make sure the chicken is fresh and clean before steaming.
– If you want a stronger flavor, you can add a little Chinese soy sauce or sesame oil.
– Adjust the steaming time according to the size of the chicken.
Variations
– Cantonese steamed chicken: add a little Chinese soy sauce and sesame oil to give it a Cantonese flavor.
– Szechuan steamed chicken: add a little Szechuan chili and sesame oil to give it a Szechuan flavor
