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How to Cook Braised Chicken with Flower Mushrooms

Braised chicken with flower mushrooms is a nourishing and flavorful dish, perfect for family meals. Here’s a simple guide to prepare it:

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces), 10 dried flower mushrooms (soaked until soft), 5 slices of ginger, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 scallion (chopped), cooking wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil.

Steps:

1. Prepare ingredients: Soak flower mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes, then trim stems. Blanch chicken pieces in boiling water with 1 tbsp cooking wine for 2 minutes; rinse and drain.

2. Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir-fry ginger, garlic, and scallions until fragrant. Add chicken pieces, searing until golden on all sides.

3. Simmer: Pour in 2 tbsp cooking wine, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Add soaked mushrooms and enough water to cover the ingredients.

4. Braise: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40–50 minutes, until chicken is tender. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

5. Serve: Garnish with extra chopped scallions. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips: For richer flavor, use a clay pot for cooking. Soaking mushrooms in warm water (not hot) preserves their texture. This dish balances umami from mushrooms and succulence of chicken, making it a comforting classic.