Ingredients:

1 chicken (1 piece)ginger(5 slices) scallion (1 stalk)

Seasonings:

cooking oil (1 cup)soy sauce(1 cup) rice wine (1 cup) sesame oil (1 tablespoon)

Steps:

1 Clean the chicken, cut it into pieces, and place them in a clay pot.12 Add sliced ginger and scallion whites to the clay pot;13 Pour 1 cup of soy sauce, 1 cup of cooking oil, and 1 cup of rice wine into the clay pot and mix well. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for 35 minutes until the sauce thickens.Cut the ginger into slices, and chop the scallions.

15 Remove the scallion segments and ginger slices, then add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.

16 Scoop out the chicken pieces into a bowl, and serve.

4 Remove the scallion pieces and add 1/3 tablespoon of sesame oil.

Chef's Tips

1 A clay pot ensures even heat distribution in the cooking process, preserving the original flavor of the ingredients. Therefore, using a clay pot to simmer triple-cooked chicken can retain its authentic taste.

2 When simmering triple-cooked chicken, lift the lid and stir occasionally every ten minutes to prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom and affecting the texture of the dish.3 Triple-cooked chicken may be a bit greasy. For those who prefer lighter food, reduce the amount of cooking oil. You can also use half cup of rice wine and half cup of Shaoxing wine to enhance the flavor of the dish.4 It is recommended to add coriander leaves after simmering the triple-cooked chicken, as its slightly sweet and spicy taste can brighten up the aroma and remove greasiness. Coriander leaves are also essential ingredients when cooking seafood, often available in fish markets.

2 When simmering the three cups chicken, lift the lid to stir a few times every ten minutes to prevent the meat from burning and sticking to the pan.Chickenwill burn and stick to the pan, affecting the taste of the dish.

3 After cooking the three cups chicken, it may be slightly greasy. Those who prefer lighter meals can reduce the amount of oil. Using half a cup of rice wine and half a cup of Shaoxing wine will enhance the flavor of the dish.

4 It is recommended to add nine-layered herb after cooking the three cups chicken; its spicy-sweet taste with a hint of spiciness can enhance the aroma and reduce greasiness.Nine-layered herb is also an essential ingredient in seafood dishes, commonly available at seafood stalls.