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How to Make Braised Chicken with Agaricus Mushroom

Braised Chicken with Agaricus Mushroom 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), 200g fresh or dried agaricus mushrooms, 5 ginger slices, 3 scallions (chopped), 2 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, salt to taste, and water or broth.

Steps:

1. Prep the ingredients: Soak dried agaricus mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes until soft (if using fresh, rinse and trim). Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, blanch in boiling water with 1 tbsp cooking wine for 3 minutes, then drain.

2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat oil in a pot, stir-fry ginger and scallions until fragrant. Add chicken pieces, sear until golden.

3. Simmer: Pour in water or broth (enough to cover the chicken), add agaricus mushrooms, light soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes until the chicken is tender.

4. Finish: Adjust seasoning, drizzle with dark soy sauce for color, and garnish with extra scallions. Serve hot with rice.

Tips: Dried mushrooms enhance umami; soaking liquid can be added to the broth for richer flavor. This dish balances the chicken’s sweetness with the mushrooms’ earthiness, making it both hearty and healthy. Enjoy!