Fresh Steamed Chicken Drumsticks with Ginger Sauce

dreamdrivedrift · 04-19-2012, 06:38 PM

I figured I'd throw something a little different in this food forum. This is a pretty classic Chinese dish, though I kind of made it by myself based on what I've tasted in restaurants.

The following recipe will feed one person so change the amounts as needed, and the dish is served with white rice.

You'll need:
3 Chicken Drumsticks
Chinese cooking wine
3 scallions/green onions
Ginger
Salt
Plate with raised sides to use for steaming
Large pot that you can place the plate in for steaming, or a steamer pot
Water

1. Heat the large pot on high.
2. Boil some water, maybe around 1L.
3. When the large pot is hot, toss the chicken in. You don't need oil, the drumsticks have enough fat.
4. Let it brown for about 5 minutes, turning it to prevent burning.
4. At the end of browning, pour in about 3 tablespoons of cooking wine, coating the chicken. Let it burn off and move the chicken to the plate you will be using for steaming.
5. Lightly salt the chicken. Maybe about 1/4-1/2 teaspoon or so.
6. Pour in some of the hot water in the large pot, so it's about 2" deep.
7. Put the plate into the pot, BE CAREFUL of the sides of the pot so you don't burn yourself.
8. Cover the pot and let it steam for 10-15 minutes. Do NOT let the pot dry out, if the water level is getting low, remove the plate, and add in more hot water.
9. While it's steaming, julienne the scallions (lengthwise cuts about 3-4" long).
10. While it's steaming, mince the ginger. You want maybe 1.5 tablespoons of the stuff.
11. Put the ginger in a bowl on the side. It will be used as a dipping sauce.
12. About 1 minute before you think the chicken will be finished, sprinkle the scallions over the chicken. You should probably check the chicken to see if it's cooked through. It is important NOT to overcook it, it will dry out and will not be as tender.
13. Take the chicken out of the pot when it's finished. Be careful not to burn yourself. I have handy plate grabbers for this, but I assume most people do not. Using a steamer pot will eliminate the risk of burning yourself.
14. Take some of the juice from the chicken and mix it with the ginger, maybe about 1-2 tablespoons. Mash the ginger into the juice, and add a little salt. Not much, maybe 1/4 teaspoon.
15. Serve with white rice and enjoy! You should dip the drumsticks in the ginger sauce, and eat it together with the scallions.

Here's a picture of the finished product:

ride365 · 04-19-2012, 08:06 PM

I've learned from experience that Americans don't like this. My wife didn't like it at first, but now she loves it.

When I make it, I skip that browning step. Just put it in the steam and let it cook.

dreamdrivedrift · 04-20-2012, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ride365

I've learned from experience that Americans don't like this. My wife didn't like it at first, but now she loves it.

When I make it, I skip that browning step. Just put it in the steam and let it cook.

I was hoping this will open up some people's boundaries I guess.

I've actually usually done the straight steaming method as well, but I decided to add in the browning method today. I found it helps to keep the chicken a little more tender as long as you dont oversteam it, but I'll continue to experiment a little to find out if it really is better.

cowmoo32 · 04-20-2012, 11:18 AM

Something about steamed chicken just doesn't sit well with me. Grill that sh!t and I'll be good.

brew · 04-20-2012, 01:48 PM

Alton Brown has a killer wing recipe that involves steaming the wings before baking them.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/g...ipe/index.html

Ingredients
12 whole chicken wings
3 ounces unsalted butter
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Place a 6-quart saucepan with a steamer basket and 1-inch of water in the bottom, over high heat, cover and bring to a boil.

Remove the tips of the wings and discard or save for making stock. Using kitchen shears, or a knife, separate the wings at the joint. Place the wings into the steamer basket, cover, reduce the heat to medium and steam for 10 minutes. Remove the wings from the basket and carefully pat dry. Lay the wings out on a cooling rack set in a half sheet pan lined with paper towels and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Replace the paper towels with parchment paper. Roast on the middle rack of the oven for 20 minutes. Turn the wings over and cook another 20 minutes or until meat is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.

While the chicken is roasting, melt the butter in a small bowl along with the garlic. Pour this along with hot sauce and salt into a bowl large enough to hold all of the chicken and stir to combine.

Remove the wings from the oven and transfer to the bowl and toss with the sauce. Serve warm.

04-19-2012, 06:38 PM	#1
dreamdrivedrift Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ithaca, NY --> Baltimore, MD Posts: 6,353 My Ride: 99 M3 View My Garage	Fresh Steamed Chicken Drumsticks with Ginger Sauce I figured I'd throw something a little different in this food forum. This is a pretty classic Chinese dish, though I kind of made it by myself based on what I've tasted in restaurants. The following recipe will feed one person so change the amounts as needed, and the dish is served with white rice. You'll need: 3 Chicken Drumsticks Chinese cooking wine 3 scallions/green onions Ginger Salt Plate with raised sides to use for steaming Large pot that you can place the plate in for steaming, or a steamer pot Water 1. Heat the large pot on high. 2. Boil some water, maybe around 1L. 3. When the large pot is hot, toss the chicken in. You don't need oil, the drumsticks have enough fat. 4. Let it brown for about 5 minutes, turning it to prevent burning. 4. At the end of browning, pour in about 3 tablespoons of cooking wine, coating the chicken. Let it burn off and move the chicken to the plate you will be using for steaming. 5. Lightly salt the chicken. Maybe about 1/4-1/2 teaspoon or so. 6. Pour in some of the hot water in the large pot, so it's about 2" deep. 7. Put the plate into the pot, BE CAREFUL of the sides of the pot so you don't burn yourself. 8. Cover the pot and let it steam for 10-15 minutes. Do NOT let the pot dry out, if the water level is getting low, remove the plate, and add in more hot water. 9. While it's steaming, julienne the scallions (lengthwise cuts about 3-4" long). 10. While it's steaming, mince the ginger. You want maybe 1.5 tablespoons of the stuff. 11. Put the ginger in a bowl on the side. It will be used as a dipping sauce. 12. About 1 minute before you think the chicken will be finished, sprinkle the scallions over the chicken. You should probably check the chicken to see if it's cooked through. It is important NOT to overcook it, it will dry out and will not be as tender. 13. Take the chicken out of the pot when it's finished. Be careful not to burn yourself. I have handy plate grabbers for this, but I assume most people do not. Using a steamer pot will eliminate the risk of burning yourself. 14. Take some of the juice from the chicken and mix it with the ginger, maybe about 1-2 tablespoons. Mash the ginger into the juice, and add a little salt. Not much, maybe 1/4 teaspoon. 15. Serve with white rice and enjoy! You should dip the drumsticks in the ginger sauce, and eat it together with the scallions. Here's a picture of the finished product: __________________ Chris flickr

04-19-2012, 08:06 PM	#2
ride365 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 157 View My Garage	I've learned from experience that Americans don't like this. My wife didn't like it at first, but now she loves it. When I make it, I skip that browning step. Just put it in the steam and let it cook. __________________ Last edited by ride365; 04-19-2012 at 08:08 PM.

04-20-2012, 11:18 AM	#4
cowmoo32 drunken science Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 5,511 My Ride: Trek 1.2 View My Garage	Something about steamed chicken just doesn't sit well with me. Grill that sh!t and I'll be good. __________________ flickher

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04-20-2012, 01:48 PM	#5
brew Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 316 My Ride: Sequoia X5 MR2 G20 View My Garage	Alton Brown has a killer wing recipe that involves steaming the wings before baking them. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/g...ipe/index.html Ingredients 12 whole chicken wings 3 ounces unsalted butter 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Place a 6-quart saucepan with a steamer basket and 1-inch of water in the bottom, over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Remove the tips of the wings and discard or save for making stock. Using kitchen shears, or a knife, separate the wings at the joint. Place the wings into the steamer basket, cover, reduce the heat to medium and steam for 10 minutes. Remove the wings from the basket and carefully pat dry. Lay the wings out on a cooling rack set in a half sheet pan lined with paper towels and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Replace the paper towels with parchment paper. Roast on the middle rack of the oven for 20 minutes. Turn the wings over and cook another 20 minutes or until meat is cooked through and the skin is golden brown. While the chicken is roasting, melt the butter in a small bowl along with the garlic. Pour this along with hot sauce and salt into a bowl large enough to hold all of the chicken and stir to combine. Remove the wings from the oven and transfer to the bowl and toss with the sauce. Serve warm.