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Taiwanese Thee Cup Chicken

Posted on 24 Jan, 2024
Taiwanese Thee Cup Chicken
INGREDIENTS
Chicken drumsticks (or wings)
1kg
Sesame oil
4Tbsp
Ginger (peeled and sliced)
10cm
Garlic cloves
12
Cooking wine (shaoxing)
4Tbsp
Light soy sauce
4Tbsp
Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce)
4Tbsp
Dark soy sauce
1Tbsp
Thai Basil
1 bunch

1. Heat sesame oil in a hot wok. Add in ginger and garlic and allow to inguse for about a minute or so. Be careful to not burn these aromats.

2. Add in chicken pieces in one layer and sear all sides (high heat).

3. Add in cooking wine and all the soy sauces. Turn to mix through then cover. Turn the heat down to low and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Remove the lid and give everything a stir. Simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes and give everything a stir once in a while. We like a dark braise on our chicken pieces and thicker, rich sauce, so we let ours braise for as long as possible, before the sauce gets too salty. 

5. Add in Thai basil (we use all the tender stems as well, so no need to pick off the leaves) and stry through until wilted. Served with a sprig of fresh basil (optional)  

6. Serve over a bowl of steamed rice. 

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