Mushroom and Chicken Claypot Rice

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Soak rice in water

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut chicken drumsticks and wings into pieces, add appropriate amounts of white sugar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and peanut oil, marinate in the refrigerator for at least half an hour.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Heat oil in a pan, add chicken pieces and stir-fry evenly.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Add shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry evenly.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add a little water, not too much.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add fried tofu and simmer until cooked.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Remove from heat and set aside.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Pour oil into the bottom of the clay pot, swirl it around to spread the oil evenly.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add rice and an appropriate amount of water to the clay pot; do not add too much water.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Avoid opening the lid during cooking. If too much water overflows and rice water spills out, gently rotate the lid; no need to open it.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Cook over high or low heat for 8 minutes (it's best to set a timer). Once you open the lid, most of the water will have evaporated, and the rice will have set.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Quickly add diced carrots

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Drizzle oil around the edge of the pan

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Mix 1 teaspoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of cooled boiled water to make a sauce. Pour the sauce over the carrots (prepare this while braising the chicken). Reserve some sauce for the next step.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Arrange the shiitake mushrooms and chicken on top of the carrots, then pour the remaining sauce evenly over them.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Quickly cover and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. After uncovering, sprinkle in chopped green onions and simmer for 1 minute.

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Boiling

    

18. 18

    Step 18

    Take a spoonful

    

19. 19

    Step 19

    Another spoonful