Veggie Salad, Avocado and Shrimp Bowl 蔬菜虾仁主食沙拉

This <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">"golden" salad dressing</a>is now the "liquid gold" in my kitchen, especially in my <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/salads">homemade salads</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">workout meals</a> (e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">Asparagus, Chicken and Potato Salad Meal</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/07/mushrooms-green-beans-broccoli-salad.html">Mushrooms, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad Bowl</a>) It is an easy and healthy upgrade from the basic extra-virgin olive oil-apple cider vinegar-garlic-salt-pepper vinaigrette-based dressing.<br /><br />The gold? Turmeric.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7560/30261220615_67d2e73fd6_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Did you know that black pepper and turmeric is a perfect match which defies the good'ol equation of one plus one equals two? According to some research sources, piperine - the active compound in black pepper will increase and enhance the bio-availability of curcumin (active component in turmeric) hence boost curcumin absorption in the body.<br /><br />Sometimes, I simply forget but whenever possible, I try to add turmeric in my cooking e.g. when <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/12/easy-turmeric-spiced-vegetables-rice.html">cooking rice</a>, and when <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">preparing salad dressing</a>.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5532/30261220905_d2487dcba2_z.jpg" /><br /><br />If you enjoy these <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">salad meals</a>, or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">veggie grain bowls</a>, do check them out <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">here</a>. Or if you prefer a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/10/shrimps-avocado-radish-mixed-vegetables.html">shrimp-similar salad bowl</a>, try this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/10/shrimps-avocado-radish-mixed-vegetables.html">Mixed Veggies, Shrimps, Avocado and Radish Bowl</a>.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00L3I3226&asins=B00L3I3226&linkId=3WJM7JN23TESNDMD&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Mixed Vegetables Salad with Avocado and Shrimps 蔬菜虾仁主食沙拉</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2-3 handfuls of organic salad Spring mix<br />Handful of finely julienned cabbage and/or red cabbage<br />1/2 small organic zucchini thinly sliced<br />1/2 small organic red bell pepper thinly sliced<br />Thinly sliced red onions<br />2 cups of steamed broccoli and/or cauliflower<br />1 cup cooked pasta<br />8-10 small cooked shrimps (option to omit if vegetarian)<br />1/2 cup of shredded cooked chicken (option to omit if vegetarian)<br />1 hard-boiled egg<br />1/2 avocado<br />8-10 thin slices of organic apples<br /><br />[<i>Turmeric Dressing</i>]:  1 clove garlic, finely minced, 1tbsp organic apple cider vinegar (sometimes I add lemon/lime juice to layer citrus notes into the vinaigrette), 2-3tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, dash of salt and fresh ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp organic ground turmeric<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Start layering the raw vegetables (saladd greens, cabbage, zucchini, bell peppers, red onion) into a deep bowl. Then add steamed (already cooled) broccoli and/or cauliflower, pasta, chicken, shrimp. Top with egg,  avocado, apples. Drizzle dressing over, then gently toss and mix.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5484/30145696602_7fdf5462f5_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/chicken+shrimp+veggie+bowl" rel="tag">chicken, shrimp and veggie bowl salad</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Veggie Salad, Avocado and Shrimp Bowl 蔬菜虾仁主食沙拉

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Chinese Lion's Head Meatballs Braise 红烧狮子头

Isn't that just meatballs? Why is it called Lion's Head Meatballs 红烧狮子头? This Shanghai casserole dish has such a name because the typically over-sized meatballs is like the "head of the lion" braised with surrounding Napa cabbage that resembles "the lion's mane".<br /><br />For the recipe today, I have tried to simplify the preparation and cooking, hoping to achieve a healthier yet delicious dish.<br /><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15395135985_2f198c64b3_z.jpg" /><br /><br />First, for those who avoids deep-frying at home, this lion head meatball recipe shares a over-roasted meatball version that eases up stove-top deep-frying. Second, the meatballs are of standard meatball size (not over-sized) so that cooking or baking time can be easily managed. For example, if you deep-fry a gigantic meatball, it takes a much longer time to cook through the meat compared to smaller meatballs. <br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3899/15372111766_bfcfe86faf_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a>While the meatballs are baking/cooking, multi-task by starting a braising liquid with mushrooms and vegetables, then later braise and simmer the meatballs with the vegetables to combine the natural sweet flavors of Napa cabbage and savory meatballs.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3857/15208471080_e880f92079_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=19e4894efa738130e4ffff440eb5821f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Chinese Lion's Head Meatballs Braise with Cabbage & Mushrooms 红烧狮子头</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 shallot, finely minced<br />1tsp finely minced ginger <br />2-3 cloves garlic<br />1 Thai chili,/fresh red chili<br />3-4 fresh <i>shiitake</i> mushrooms<br />1 handful <i>bunashimeji</i> mushrooms<br />12-15 <i>Napa</i> cabbage<br />4-5 <i>Bok Choy</i><br />1tsp light soy sauce<br />1tsp dark soy sauce<br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=ZVINMIFBCJS5ZW7D&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></p><p></iframe>Chicken stock or water<br />Sea salt and ground white pepper to taste<br /><br />[<i>Meatballs</i>]: 1lb ground chicken or pork or turkey, egg white of 1 organic egg<br />[<i>Seasoning</i>]: 1tsp finely minced ginger, 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce, 1/2 tsp light soy sauce, 1tsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp chopped green onions, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, pinch of ground white pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Preheat oven 375F. Line the baking tray with parching paper and brush some oil on the baking sheet. Season the pork/chicken with all the seasoning ingredients, then add the egg white to combine and shape them into meatballs. Lay on baking sheet. Bake in oven for 25mins. Remove and set aside.<br /><br />Saute shallots, ginger, garlic, and chili till fragrant. Add in shiitake mushrooms, and add soy sauce, then saute till the msuhrooms soften and reduce slightly in volume. Add in chicken stock or water to partially submerge the mushoom and simmer for about 8 minute till mushrooms are tender. Add in napa cabbage, bok choy, and beech mushrooms, add in meatballs, cover the pot, and simmer at low-medium heat till the vegetables are cooked and all the flavors of the vegeatbles and meatballs are combined. Salt and pepepr to taste, and drizzle of sesame oil to impart aroma before serving the dish warm.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3918/15394813992_630f0b4ffd_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/braised+meatballs" rel="tag">braised meatballs</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Chinese Lion's Head Meatballs Braise 红烧狮子头

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Braised Quail, Fennel & Tomatoes 番茄茴香根炖鹌鹑豆子

I am still into <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/10/shrimps-avocado-radish-mixed-vegetables.html">salad</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">grain bowls</a>; but there is always more reasons to make soup, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/12/chicken-barley-soup-light-stew.html">braise</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/12/cabbage-mushrooms-tofu-stew.html">stew</a> (<a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/12/cabbage-mushrooms-tofu-stew.html">braise or stew</a> - what's the difference?) in this cold weather. Nothing beats a warm and hearty pot of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/02/one-pot-beans-and-lentils.html">vegetables and beans</a>, worth the effort just so for the extra comfort and satisfaction in the chilly nights.<br /><br />Today, the extra effort goes to this pot of <b>Braised Quail, Beans and Tomatoes</b>. Frankly I was intimidated when I set my eyes on the pack of frozen quail in the store. Would it be too gamey? I have never handled quail in the kitchen. Not that I have not tried game meats such as quail, squab or bison, but I will order them in eateries/restaurants where they have been prepped by professional chefs.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7611/16679644558_3104da11d0_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Think of it as chicken and cook it as chicken. Does that even work? I do not know.<br /><br />Some rules never change in my kitchen, that is to keep the cooking simple; yes, even when it comes to so-called exotic game meats. The first few thoughts that came to mind was making Chinese soup (just because I have tried Cantonese-Style slow-cooked quail soup before), roasting...maybe, or perhaps, braising.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8569/16679861190_67631cb1de_z.jpg" /><br /><br />SO...NOW... the quails were frozen so I threw away the idea of making soup as I am afraid that the gamey taste might be too over-powering for a water-based soup to withstand. Then quail being small and lean, roasting might render the meat too dry, so threw away another option. I am left with braising, which suits me fine.<br /><br />Braised (slow-cooking with a large forgiving window) with aromatics and tomatoes ( I will let the aromatics take care of the "gamey-ness"), this one-pot of slow-cooked goodness should be giving me a delicious quail dish (with tender quail meat, of course). And it did.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7638/16659950287_e1cfdd832f_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=ZVINMIFBCJS5ZW7D&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Braised Quail with Fennel, Tomatoes, White Beans 番茄茴香根炖鹌鹑豆子</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />4 quail,(thaw before use, also drain away the blood from the thawed quail, pat-dry), marinated with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, turmeric for at least 30 minutes.<br />1 onion, roughly chopped or sliced<br />4-5 cloves garlic, minced<br />1 carrot, chopped to bite-sizes<br />1 fennel, roughly chopped or sliced<br />1 can 14.oz organic tomatoes<br />1-2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped<br />1 can white beans<br />Assorted dried herbs - I have used oregano<br />Salt and black pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>; While waiting for quail to marinate, start cooking the aromatics-base of the braise. In a deep pot, Saute the onions till reduce in volume and slightly soft and translucent. Add carrot and half the fennel, saute. Add half can tomatoes, and half fresh tomatoes, half the garlic, then place the quail on top of mixture, then add remaining fennel, tomatoes (canned, and fresh), garlic. Few pinches of salt and black peppers. Simmer at medium heat for 30minutes or more till all the vegetables has reduced in volume and tomatoes are cooked to liquid. Add the white beans and allow the mixture to simmer for another 15-20 minutes. Add fresh/dried herbs, and finally a little more salt and black pepper to taste.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7599/16659950957_89bbbef7c0_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/braised+quail" rel="tag">braised quail</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Braised Quail, Fennel & Tomatoes 番茄茴香根炖鹌鹑豆子

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Chicken Adobo 阿多博卤鸡

Tis' the season for warmth and comfort. Think stews, braises and soups; and Chicken Adobo fits the bill.<br /><br />I must be missing out much on Filipino cuisine. This is the first time I tasted Chicken Adobo and I tasted it from my first Chicken Adobo cooking attempt. Two firsts! Well, nothing to fuss about or make a big announcement of. But when it is a classic dish from a specific cuisine, I better make sure the reference is from a reliable source.<br /><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5501/11990415294_8932ca6b7b_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=ZVINMIFBCJS5ZW7D&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe>Having tried her <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/09/chicken-teriyaki-vegetable-couscous.html">Chicken Teriyaki</a> earlier and it worked well for me, I turned to the <a href="http://rasamalaysia.com/classic-chicken-adobo-recipe/2/">Chicken Adobo</a> recipe from RasaMalaysia.com. The only change I made was using apple cider vinegar as an alternative to white Filipino cane vinegar, or distilled white vinegar which I did not have in my pantry.<br /><br />Do you know that just like lemon, raw apple cider vinegar is acidic in nature (and may have an acid taste), but is alkaline-forming in the body, due to how it is metabolized in the body? The human body has a slightly alkaline pH of 7.35, so it is often said that to maintain this alkalinity, one should reduce the intake of acid-forming food e.g. most high protein food such as meat and dairy products.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/adobo+chicken" rel="tag">adobo chicken</a> </span><br /><script src="http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Chicken Adobo 阿多博卤鸡

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Homemade Chicken Rice 鸡饭

The preparation of chicken (<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/poached-chicken.html">Poached Chicken</a> <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/poached-chicken.html">recipe</a>) and the rice is separated into two posts, so that Chicken Rice does not to sound too intimidating when cooked at home. When making chicken rice, it is recommended to cook the chicken before cooking the rice. Most importantly, do not forget the <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/10/vegetarian-garlic-chili-sauce.html">chili sauce</a> (<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/10/vegetarian-garlic-chili-sauce.html">Homemade Chili Sauce</a> recipe).<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3900/15104567138_474768554a_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Chicken rice or shall I say home-style chicken rice is actually not unhealthy; in fact, it can be quite a balanced nutritious meal considered that carbs, proteins and vegetables are all taken care of in this dish. Though I use the word "intimidating", chicken rice is actually not difficult to cook at home.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5587/15290756522_525dca9925_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B003O7OW2I&asins=B003O7OW2I&linkId=F6QSKZZMMWMQ7YAN&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=LQNBODMLM4IJLPF6&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Homemade Chicken Rice 鸡饭</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />3 shallots, finely minced<br />3 cloves garlic, finely minced<br />2.5-3 cups <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/07/spiced-potato-tomato-rice-indian.html">long-grain white rice</a> (<span style="color: blue;"><b>Note</b></span>: I have used <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/08/easy-vegetarian-fried-rice.html">Basmati Rice</a> as it is the <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/05/shanghai-vegetable-rice.html">"white" rice variety</a> in my home. It worked for me. You can use Jasmine rice), rinse 2-3 times then soak in water for about 30 minutes.<br />Homemade chicken stock, divided use<br />Salt<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Saute the shallots and garlic till fragrant. Add some stock if mixture is too dry. Add rice, mix well with shallots and garlic. Then add the remaining chicken stock (the amount of chicken stock used will be the same amount as how you would cook rice with water - just that the water is now substituted entirely with chicken stock). Cook the rice over the stove-top for 15-20minutes, till fluff up the rice a little to entire bottom of the rice is not over-cooked and rice is the surface if not under-cooked. Turn to low heat, cover pot, then let it steam/steam for 5 minutes more. Turn off heat. Before serving, gently fluff the rice.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3923/15287999431_b8605d96da_z.jpg" /> <br /><br />Served with <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/poached-chicken.html">poached chicken</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2009/11/bok-choy-with-carrots-and-shitake.html">vegetable sides</a>, and very importantly, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/10/vegetarian-garlic-chili-sauce.html">homemade chili  sauce</a>. <br /><br />Other easy Basmati rice recipes include <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/05/shanghai-vegetable-rice.html">Shanghai Vegetable Rice</a> and <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/07/spiced-potato-tomato-rice-indian.html">Spiced Potato Tomato Rice</a>.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/poached+chicken" rel="tag">poached chicken</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/steamed+chicken" rel="tag">steamed chicken</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/chicken+rice" rel="tag">chicken rice</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Homemade Chicken Rice 鸡饭

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Poached Chicken 水煮鸡

I could have <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/04/steamed-chicken-with-mushrooms.html">steamed the chicken</a> (try <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/04/steamed-chicken-with-mushrooms.html">Steamed Chicken with Mushrooms</a>), but there was "something" I had to do to extract the chicken "essence" so that I could cook the rice to fragrance. That "something" is chicken stock. So I turned to poaching the chicken which at the same time will render it tender, moist and succulent.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/15291147575_41a2775f10_z.jpg" /><br /><br />It is actually not that difficult. I should have done this more often with the best of both worlds - (1) tender, moist succulent chicken to savor, and (2) flavorful stock for cooking.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15104435450_7dc4e5c5b1_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=LQNBODMLM4IJLPF6&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Poached Organic Chicken  水煮鸡 </b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>: <br />8-10 organic chicken drumsticks<br />Water - sufficient quantity to submerge the chicken <br />1 thumb-size ginger<br />2-3 green onions<br />Pinch of salt<br />1tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp sesame oil<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Set the water to boil. When boiling, add the ginger, green onions, 1 tsp salt, gently add the chicken drumsticks, then set the heat to low-medium (or even low), and allow the chicken to poach in mild simmering liquid for 45-60minutes till the chicken is cooked through (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: Remember, the chicken should not be coming to a boil) . After an hour or so, dish out the chicken to cool (you can immerse immediately in ice-bath to lock the moisture of chicken and render it more tender but I omitted this step). When cooled, shred the chicken, and toss/season with 1tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp sesame oil. Set aside.<br /><br />Best served with rice, and side-dishes of vegetables (e.g <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2009/11/bok-choy-with-carrots-and-shitake.html">stir-fry <i>Bok Choy</i></a>, sliced cucumber)<br /><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2941/15104569378_fe8dd46925_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/poached+chicken" rel="tag">poached chicken</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/steamed+chicken" rel="tag">steamed chicken</a> </span><br /><script src="http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Poached Chicken 水煮鸡

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