18/06/2026
my new favourite steamed chicken dish. Cantonese steamed chicken with fermented beancurd (腐乳蒸雞). deeply umami, and just perfect with a bowl of rice.
fermented beancurd is the star — think miso meets cheese. packed with umami, the chicken soaks all of it up while it steams.
5 steps for this:
1. If using mushrooms, soak dried shiitake for 20–30 mins in hot water. slice and keep the soaking water — some goes into the marinade.
2. marinate chicken thighs with, ginger, fermented beancurd, shaoxing wine, garlic, dark soy and a touch of cornstarch. 20 minutes minimum.
3. spread in an even layer on a heatproof plate. even layer = even cook.
4. steam on high for 12–15 mins until tender and cooked through. julienne spring onions to finish.
5. spoon the sauce straight over rice. that sauce is everything.