Hsun Chi(Tea Smoked Chicken)
2 tb Rice wine 2 ts Salt 1 1/2 ts Szechwan peppercorns, crushe - 3 Scallions 1/2 Gingerroot, peeled 2 1/2 lb Chicken 1/2 c China black tea leaves 2 tb Dark brown sugar, packed Orie...
Ingredients
- 2tbsp rice wine
- 2tsp salt
- 11/2 ts szechwan peppercorns, crushe
- 1/2gingerroot, peeled
- 21/2 lb chicken
- 1/2cup china black tea leaves
- 2tbsp dark brown sugar, packed
Directions
- 1
2 tb Rice wine 2 ts Salt 1 1/2 ts Szechwan peppercorns, crushe - 3 Scallions 1/2 Gingerroot, peeled 2 1/2 lb Chicken 1/2 c China black tea l
- 2
Cut scallions into 2-inch long pieces and flatten with flat side of cleaver
- 3
Flatten gingerroot similarly with cleaver
- 4
Add scallions and gingerroot to bowl
- 5
Add the chicken, rubbing it well with the marinade
- 6
Let chicken marinate overnight, covered and chilled
- 7
Put scallions and gingerroot in the cavity of the chicken, transfer chicken to the rack of a steamer, and steam it, covered, for 20 minutes
- 8
Meanwhile, line the bottom and lid of a wok with heavy-duty foil