Step 1: Choose a good rooster.
The quality of the rooster directly determines the delicacy of the dishes. Therefore, keep your eyes open when choosing! It is recommended to choose free-range roosters, which have a large amount of activity and a tighter and chewy meat. The year of the rooster is also the key. Generally, cocks of one to two years old have the best meat quality, and cocks that are too old are prone to wood astringency.
Step 2: Deal with roosters.
When handling roosters, clean the roosters inside and outside with clear water to remove internal organs and excess fat. Then, chop the rooster into small pieces or keep it intact, depending on the dishes you prepare. Remember to wear gloves when handling cocks to avoid being scratched by chicken feet.
Step 3: Pickle the rooster.
The purpose of pickling is to make the cock tasty and the meat tender. When pickling, you can add various spices according to your own taste, such as onion, ginger, garlic, cooking wine, soy sauce, pepper powder and so on. The curing time is generally more than two hours, and it is best to cure it overnight in order to fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning.
Step 4: Cook the rooster.
There are many cooking methods for roosters, such as stewing, boiling, frying and frying, and each method can bring a unique taste. Remember to add enough water when stewing chicken soup. After the fire boils, turn to low heat and simmer slowly, so that the stewed chicken soup will be delicious and clear. When frying a rooster, heat the pot and let the oil cool. First, stir-fry the chicken pieces in the pot until they change color, then add seasonings such as onion, ginger and garlic to stir-fry until fragrant, and finally stir-fry evenly.
Step 5: Season and serve.
After the cock is cooked, don't rush out of the pot, taste it first and adjust the seasoning according to your own taste. For example, if the soup is not salty enough, you can add some salt; If the taste is too weak, you can add some chicken essence or soy sauce. Sprinkle with chopped green onion, coriander and other decorations, and a delicious rooster dinner will be perfect!
Little hutch niang tip:
Try not to add monosodium glutamate when cooking the rooster, because monosodium glutamate will cover up the delicious taste of the rooster itself.
When stewing chicken soup, you can add ingredients such as medlar and red dates, so that the stewed chicken soup is nutritious and delicious.
When frying a rooster, you can add various vegetables according to your own preferences, such as green peppers, carrots, mushrooms and so on.
Pheasants are delicious, but they should be eaten in moderation to avoid indigestion.