Ginger Lemongrass Chicken with Lime Leaves

Name: Ginger Lemongrass Chicken with Lime Leaves
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.3 lbs chicken drumsticks, cut into pieces (about 600 grams); 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 pieces fresh ginger; 10 mature lime leaves; Fish sauce, seasoning powder, MSG, sugar, black pepper

Oanh Hoàng @cook_8068238

Hà Nội

A comforting savory dish for rainy days.

Oanh Hoàng @cook_8068238

Hà Nội

A comforting savory dish for rainy days.

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Ingredients

1.3 lbschicken drumsticks, cut into pieces (about 600 grams)
1 clovegarlic, minced
2 piecesfresh ginger
10mature lime leaves
Fish sauce, seasoning powder, MSG, sugar, black pepper

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Steps

1

Blanch the chicken drumsticks in boiling water, then rinse well. Marinate for 20-30 minutes with seasoning powder, MSG, fish sauce to taste, and a little sugar (optional). Smash 1 1/2 pieces of ginger (or slice into thin strips for a nicer look). The more ginger, the better the flavor.
2

Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the remaining ginger, then add the marinated chicken. Stir gently. Cook over high heat until the chicken firms up and turns a nice color.
3

Add 1/4 cup water (about 60 ml), reduce to medium heat to help the chicken become tender inside. Stir gently. You can also add a splash of soy sauce if you like.
4

Taste and adjust the seasoning. When almost done, add thinly sliced lime leaves and black pepper. Stir well and turn off the heat.
5

Serve with steamed white rice. This chicken goes perfectly with rice and a side of water spinach soup with pickled dracontomelon. Good luck!
6

Tip: Use free-range chicken for the best flavor. Fresh local ginger and garlic are ideal. Mature lime leaves give the best aroma.