Chicken Ham with Leek Sauce.
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Ingredients of Chicken Ham with Leek Sauce
- It’s 1 of Chicken breast.
- You need 3 tbsp of Salt.
- It’s 1/4 of Sliced onions.
- It’s 1 tbsp of Honey.
- It’s of Sauce.
- Prepare 1/2 of The white part of a Japanese leek.
- You need 1 of Ginger.
- It’s 1 dash of Garlic.
- Prepare 1 tsp of Toasted sesame seeds.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of Sesame oil.
- Prepare 2 tbsp of Vegetable oil.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of Sugar.
- You need 1 dash of Salt and pepper.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of Lemon juice.
Chicken Ham with Leek Sauce instructions
- If you want a lower-calorie version, remove the skin and as much of the remaining fat from the meat..
- Make slits in the chicken breasts..
- Coat the chicken with honey and rub it in well. Next, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of salt and rub again..
- Sprinkle on a good amount of pepper..
- Wrap in a plastic bag and press out the air. Let brine in the refrigerator for at least four days..
- Once the four hours have passed, place into a bowl filled with water to remove the salt. Let rest in the water for 40~50 minutes. Change the water 2~3 times..
- Wrap in a plastic bag again, then truss with a cotton string to shape. If you use plastic wrap, it will likely tear..
- Boil a generous amount of water, then add the roll of chicken. Once it returns to a boil, turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and let sit over night. Be careful not to let it cook for too long..
- This is how it looks the next morning after 8 hours. Unwrap, transfer with the boiling liquid to a smaller container, and let rest for half a day..
- Make the leek sauce. Mince the leek, finely chop the ginger and garlic, and mix all together. Heat the sesame oil and vegetable oil in a pot..
- Once the oil has heated, the harshness of the leek will be reduced. Once cooled, add the sugar, pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Thinly slice the chicken ham..
- Pack the sliced onions into a dish and place the chicken ham on top. Top with the sauce and enjoy! You can also top the sauce with sliced onions!.
- It's delicious in ramen in place of char siu!.
recipe by cookpad.japan @cookpad