Baked Beggar's Chicken In Salt Dough Recipe

Name: Baked Beggar's Chicken In Salt Dough Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. Chinese wine Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tsp Soya sauce; 1 1/2 Tbsp. Ginger; 1 1/2 Tbsp. Spring onion; 1 ounce Corn flour; 2 x Egg whites; 1 whl chicken; 3 piece lotus leaves; 1 piece string to tie chicken; 6 1/2 lb Salt; 4 1/2 lb Plain flour; 7 Tbsp. Water - add in more if needed; 1 c. Black mushrooms, jullienned; 2/3 c. Bamboo shoots, jullienned; 2/3 c. Carrots, jullienned; 2/3 c. Celery, jullienned; 1/4 c. Coriander, julienned

Servings: persons

4 Tbsp. Chinese wine Salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp Soya sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp. Ginger
1 1/2 Tbsp. Spring onion
1 ounce Corn flour
2 x Egg whites
1 whl chicken
3 piece lotus leaves
1 piece string to tie chicken
6 1/2 lb Salt
4 1/2 lb Plain flour
7 Tbsp. Water - add in more if needed
1 c. Black mushrooms, jullienned
2/3 c. Bamboo shoots, jullienned
2/3 c. Carrots, jullienned
2/3 c. Celery, jullienned
1/4 c. Coriander, julienned

1
In a large bowl, combine wine, salt, pepper, soya, ginger, spring onion, corn flour and Large eggs whites.
2
Submerge whole chicken in marinade and let sit, refrigerated, overnight.
3
Mix salt, flour and water to create a dough that is big sufficient to cover the chicken.
4
Stir fry the vegetables.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Keep cold.
7
Put the stuffing in the chicken, cover with Lotus Leaf and tie the string tight with the string.
8
Place the chicken in the salt dough and cover carefully.
9
Bake in oven (in a slow heat) for around 2- 2 1/2 hrs.
10
Break open dough over large pan to catch juices.

2085

kcal

Calories

Fat

403

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tbsp. Chinese wine Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tsp Soya sauce, 1 1/2 Tbsp. Ginger, 1 1/2 Tbsp. Spring onion, and more.

Yes, Baked Beggar's Chicken In Salt Dough Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!