Braised chicken legs with hazel mushrooms are a comforting, umami-rich dish, perfect for cozy family meals. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to guide you.
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs (halved), 100g dried hazel mushrooms (soaked until soft), 3 ginger slices, 2 garlic cloves, 1 green onion, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp sugar, a pinch of salt, and sesame oil for finishing.
Steps:
1. Prep: Soak dried hazel mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes, then trim stems. Blanch chicken legs in boiling water for 3 minutes to remove impurities; rinse and set aside.
2. Sauté: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pot over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and green onion until fragrant. Toss in chicken legs and sear until golden on all sides.
3. Braise: Add soaked mushrooms, soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and enough water to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.
4. Season: Uncover, adjust salt, and cook for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with extra green onions.
Serve hot with steamed rice—the tender chicken, meaty mushrooms, and savory sauce will surely become a household favorite!
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