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Qiguo ji

Yunnan steam-pot chicken: pure, intense broth made only from steam condensing in a special clay pot.

Time
240min
Steps
5
Qiguo ji, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Blanch chicken; rinse.

    2. 2

      Place chicken, ginger and scallions in the steam pot with no water.

    3. 3

      Set the pot over a pot of boiling water so steam rises through the spout.

    4. 4

      Steam 3–4 hours, topping up the water below, until the chicken is tender and reaches at least 74°C (165°F).

    5. 5

      Season the clear broth with salt and serve.

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