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Braised Chicken Drumettes

Braised Chicken Drumettes

Chicken drumettes are seared until deeply browned, then braised with soy sauce, a touch of sugar, and warm spices, yielding glossy, fall-off-the-bone meat with a hint of sesame and five-spice fragrance.

Instructions

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    Blanch the chicken drumsticks and set aside.

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    Pan-fry it in the pot for a moment.

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    Previously, cut it open in the middle with scissors.

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    Brown on both sides and add cooking wine.

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    Fill with water at once.

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    Two tablespoons of soy sauce.

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    Add a little dark soy sauce for coloring.

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    Two bay leaves.

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    Add a little cinnamon.

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    Add a little salt (in moderation).

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    Boil over high heat for 3 minutes.

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    The water is almost dry, reduce the sauce.

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    Add some sesame seeds (and a little chopped green onion).

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • chicken leg
    to taste
  • Sesame
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Green onions, ginger, and garlic
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste
  • oil
    to taste
  • sauce
    to taste
  • white sugar
    to taste
  • Black pepper
    to taste
  • Star anise
    to taste
  • cooking wine
    to taste