What is Korea without Kimchi? It is a staple in many of their traditional dishes, it is so common to find it in all their meals as a side dish. It is usually made out of Napa cabbage, radish, some carrots and fused together with the red hot chili flake known as Gochugaru.
Here we learn the most basic kimchi, it is a great introduction to fermentation and a great dish to make for any meal. So get your jars out and clear out a shelf because your whole kitchen is going to smell like kimchi soon.
CLAY POT CHICKEN RICE
Clay pot chicken rice without a clay pot. Be honest who on earth owns a clay pot? A super fast and delicious recipe, featuring the famous lovely tender juicy chicken, paired with its co-star the mushroom over a bed of sweet savory rice.
Easily cooked in a pot and even easier with a rice cooker. A great meal to have and perfectly paired with a batch of bak choy, egg and salted fish.
How to Make a Clay Pot?
Ingredients
1.
200g Chicken Thighs
2.
8 Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
3.
1 Clove Garlic
4.
1te Grated Ginger
5.
1 Cup Raw Rice
6.
2tb Oyster Sauce (Lee Kum kee)
7.
1tb Light Soy Sauce (Lee Kum Kee)
8.
1/2tb Dark Soy Sauce (Lee Kum Kee)
9.
1/2te Sesame Seed Oil
10.
2te Sugar
Opt.
Coriander, Fried Shallots
1.
Give your little chicken a dice up into bite size pieces.
2.
Soak your lovely mushrooms in some hot water for 5 minutes.
3.
Prepare the marinade by combining 1 clove of grated garlic, 1te of grated ginger, 2tb of oyster sauce, 1tb of light soy sauce, 1/2tb of dark soy sauce, 1/2te of sesame oil and 2te of sugar with 2tb of plain water and give it a good mix till combined.
4.
Drop the chicken into the marinade and give it a good mix.
5.
Wash 1 cup of rice making sure the rice is free of any dirt and excess starch.
6.
Drain your soaked mushrooms.
7.
In a pot place your cup of washed rice, 1 cup of water, your marinated chicken with the sauce mixture and your mushrooms. Place a lid over the pot and bring to a boil.
8.
Once on a boil, lower to medium heat and let the mixture steam for 10-15 minutes or till the rice is plump and the chicken is cooked.
9.
With a spoon give the mixture a nice stir and serve.
Extra: Best served with some veggie of your choice, egg and any extra condiments you may like to enjoy.
Super Tip: If you own a rice cooker just dump the rice, water, chicken and mushrooms inside and let it GO. Sit back and relax while your food cooks.