My latest venture is a type of small chicken.
It’s small like a cornish hen and it takes a while to cook if using a regular pot.
It’s not all soft like the regular chicken you buy at the supermarket.
It’s firm but tender at the same time.
It’s called stewing chicken or stewing hen.
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http://wholenaturallife.com/how-to-cook-stewing-hens/
All you need is lemon grass and dried chili pepper (the dried chili pepper can be found at the dollar store or 99 cent store).
Smash one or two stalks of lemongrass and throw them into the slow cooker (I use the leaves also).
Add a little salt with some water (however much up to you).
I like to eat the hen with vermicelli so I use more water – just like when I cook “bún thang”.
When the meat is tender to your liking, adjust the seasoning.
I add some chicken powder and fish sauce.
The hen is small; it will fit into the pot and you don’t even need to season it beforehand.
If you like mushrooms, use nấm hương (Shiitake mushroom) or nấm mèo (wood ear mushroom).
Bamboo shoots will do, too.
As do carrots, celery… just try whatever you like.
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