Poulet Effiloché Sauce Chinoise - 🍗Chair Raffermie à l’Eau Glacée - Accompagné de Vermicelles.

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will prepare a delicious Chinese-style shredded chicken dish known as Poulet Effiloché Sauce Chinoise, accompanied by mung bean vermicelli. This recipe combines tender chicken with a fragrant sauce, making it a unique and flavorful meal. Perfect for a quick dinner or impressing guests, this step-by-step guide will help you achieve fantastic results.

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

• Ingredients Needed:

  • 3 chicken thighs
  • A small piece of ginger
  • 1 spring onion
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine (optional)

• Instructions:

  1. In a pot, place the chicken thighs.
  2. Add water to cover the chicken completely.
  3. Add salt, sliced ginger, and chopped spring onion to the pot.
  4. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly.
  6. Shred the chicken using two forks or your hands. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

• Ingredients Needed:

  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 5g chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon annatto seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Gochugaru chili powder or sweet paprika
  • 4 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 4 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

• Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped shallot, and chives.
  2. If using, add annatto seeds and toasted sesame seeds.
  3. Stir in Gochugaru chili powder, sunflower oil, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and sesame oil.
  4. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 3: Combine Chicken and Sauce

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken.
2. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken.
3. Mix thoroughly to ensure the chicken is well coated with the sauce.

Step 4: Prepare the Vermicelli

• Ingredients Needed:

  • 200g mung bean vermicelli

• Instructions:

  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add the vermicelli and cook according to package instructions, typically for about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Drain the vermicelli and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 5: Serve the Dish

Instructions

1. Place a portion of the cooked vermicelli on a plate.
2. Top with the shredded chicken and sauce mixture.
3. Garnish with additional chives or sesame seeds if desired.

Conclusion

You have now created a flavorful Poulet Effiloché Sauce Chinoise with mung bean vermicelli. Enjoy this dish warm, perfect for a family meal or a special occasion. Feel free to adjust the seasoning and spice levels to suit your taste. Happy cooking!