Tea Mountain Water-Immersion Chicken

Tea Mountain Water-Immersion Chicken

　　The "Tea Mountain Water-Immersion Chicken" has a delightful flavor. A clear broth is set over several tree roots (locally called "tree sprouts"), and the tender, fully cooked chicken emits an enticing aroma with exceptional umami. Strangely enough, no matter how long the chicken is simmered in the broth, it remains incredibly tender and never overcooked. The secret to keeping the chicken from getting tough lies in the "tree sprouts" in the soup—these are the tea mountain’s unique medicinal herb "five-clawed golden dragon." Adding these herbs to the broth not only gives it a distinctive flavor but also ensures the chicken stays tender. The chicken tastes great not just because of the choice of breed, but more importantly, due to the cooking technique, and the "five-clawed golden dragon" herb is their treasured "mountain-guarding" secret.