Braised Sea Cucumber, Shitake Mushrooms & Chicken, 海参香菇焖鸡肉 [CC Added]

sea cucumber

💰Cheaper: konjac

Konjac is a more affordable alternative with a similar texture.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: portobello mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are less expensive and widely available.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is often cheaper than chicken and provides a similar flavor.

Chop half a chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Hydrate shiitake mushrooms and cut out the stems.

Cut the sea cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

Separate the green part and the white part of the green onions, then chop them.

Roughly chop the cilantro.

Cut the garlic in half.

Prepare the sauce by mixing salt, sugar, pepper powder, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.

Heat oil in a clay pot and add garlic, ginger, and the white part of the spring onion.

Add the chopped chicken and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.

Add the sea cucumber and cooking wine to the pot.

Add the hydrated shiitake mushrooms and some water.

Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to distribute evenly.

Cover the pot, turn the heat to medium, and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

After simmering, thicken the sauce by adding tapioca starch mixed with water.

Add the green onions and stir.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Dietary

Allergens