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Steamed Chicken Drumsticks with Pumpkin

Steamed Chicken Drumsticks with Pumpkin

Chunks of old pumpkin and skinless chicken thigh are marinated with ginger, scallion, rice wine, oyster sauce, and a little starch, then steamed together. The pumpkin turns sweet and creamy, the chicken stays juicy, and the light sauce is pure comfort.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Prepare the main ingredients: 260 grams of pumpkin, one large chicken thigh (skinless and boneless), sections of green onion, small green onions (for garnish), and slices of ginger.

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    Cut the pumpkin and chicken drumsticks into pieces.

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    Put some salt, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper (omit for very young), green onions, ginger, rice wine, and a spoon of potato starch into the chicken drumstick meat, and mix evenly.

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    Sprinkle a little corn oil and marinate for thirty minutes.

  5. 5
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    Steam for 20-25 minutes after the water boils.

  6. 6
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    Sprinkle some green onions, the steamed chicken thigh with pumpkin is ready.

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    The pumpkin is soft and glutinous, and the chicken is fragrant and tender.

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    It’s super satisfying and goes perfectly with rice.

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    Delicious steamed dishes are nutritious and do not cause internal heat.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Old pumpkin
    260g
  • chicken thigh meat
    1 piece
  • Green onion
    1 section
  • Ginger
    1 piece
  • white pepper powder
    1g(可不放)
  • rice wine
    1 spoon

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • scallion
    1 piece

Seasonings

  • Salt
    1g
  • Sugar
    2g
  • Oyster sauce
    a pinch
  • Potato starch
    1 spoon