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 suggested to choose the free-range rooster, which has a large amount of activity and a more compact and chewy meat. The age of the rooster is also the key. Generally, a rooster of one to two years old has the best meat quality, and a rooster that is too old is prone to wood astringency.
Step 2: Deal with the rooster
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 whole, depending on the dishes you prepare. When handling cocks, remember to wear gloves to avoid being scratched by chicken feet.
Step 3: Pickle the rooster.
The purpose of pickling is to make the cock tasty and make the meat more tender. When curing, you can add various spices according to your own taste, such as onion, ginger and garlic, cooking wine, soy sauce and pepper powder. The curing time is generally more than two hours, and it is best to cure it overnight, so as 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. When stewing chicken soup, remember to add enough water. After the fire boils, turn to low heat and stew slowly, so that the stewed chicken soup will be delicious and clear. When frying a rooster, heat the pan to cool the oil. First, stir-fry the rooster block in the pan until it changes color, then add seasonings such as onion, ginger and garlic to saute until fragrant, and finally stir-fry evenly to get out of the pan.
Step 5: Season and serve.
After the rooster 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 rooster dinner with all colors and flavors will be perfect!
Little hutch niang tips:
When cooking a rooster, try not to add monosodium glutamate, because monosodium glutamate will mask 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.
Although the pheasant is delicious, it should be eaten in moderation to avoid indigestion.