Side Pannel
Steamed Chicken and Ham
Ingredients List
- 1 Spring chicken
- 1 c Smoked ham
- 1 tb Oil
- 1/2 ts Salt
- 2 Scallion stalks
- Chinese parsley
Directions
1. With a cleaver, chop chicken, bones and all, in 1-1/2- to 2-inch
sections. Slice smoked ham 1/2-inch thick, then in 1-1/2-inch squares.
2. In a heatproof bowl, arrange alternating layers of chicken sections,
skin-side up, and squares of ham.
3. Sprinkle with oil, using a circular motion. Season with salt. Mince
scallion stalks and sprinkle over the top.
4. Steam until done (about 45 minutes). See "How-to Section". Garnish with
Chinese parsley and serve. VARIATION: After step 1, toss the chicken
sections gently to coat in a mixture of 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2
tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sherry, 2 tablespoons ginger root,
minced; 1 tablespoon oil or chicken fat; 1/2 teaspon salt; and a dash of
pepper. In step 2, top with the ham squares and 1 cup canned button
mushrooms. Omit step 3; pick up step 4.
sections. Slice smoked ham 1/2-inch thick, then in 1-1/2-inch squares.
2. In a heatproof bowl, arrange alternating layers of chicken sections,
skin-side up, and squares of ham.
3. Sprinkle with oil, using a circular motion. Season with salt. Mince
scallion stalks and sprinkle over the top.
4. Steam until done (about 45 minutes). See "How-to Section". Garnish with
Chinese parsley and serve. VARIATION: After step 1, toss the chicken
sections gently to coat in a mixture of 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2
tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sherry, 2 tablespoons ginger root,
minced; 1 tablespoon oil or chicken fat; 1/2 teaspon salt; and a dash of
pepper. In step 2, top with the ham squares and 1 cup canned button
mushrooms. Omit step 3; pick up step 4.
Tweet