A whole chicken stuffed with aromatics, wrapped in lotus leaves, encased in clay, and slow-baked until the meat is impossibly tender and infused with earthy fragrance.
Nutrition & Info
349
kcal per serving
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Allergen Warnings
⚠ soy
Equipment Needed
oven
Instructions
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1
Marinate the chicken inside and out with soy sauce, wine, and spices.
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2
Stuff with mushrooms, sausage, ginger, and scallions.
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3
Wrap tightly in lotus leaves.
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4
Encase in a thick layer of wet clay or bread dough.
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5
Bake at low heat for four hours until the casing is hard, crack open to serve.
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Did You Know?
Legend says a hungry beggar stole a chicken, had no pot, so wrapped it in mud and baked it in a fire, accidentally creating a masterpiece.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- oven
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