Phoenix Nest Three Shreds

Phoenix Nest Three Shreds

　　Phoenix Nest Three Shreds

　　Phoenix Nest Three Shreds, first created during the Qing Dynasty, gets its name from being made with three types of shredded ingredients and shredded fried chicken (elegantly called "phoenix") eggs arranged in an interwoven, nest-like pattern. It is known for its deliciously fresh flavors, tender texture, harmonious color scheme, and attractive presentation.

　　Ingredients: 3 eggs, 75g each of chicken shreds, braised pork tongue shreds, and braised pork belly shreds, 100g of cooked bamboo shoot shreds, 50g each of green and red bell pepper shreds, 50g of chive segments, 25g each of moist dried mushroom shreds and scallion pieces, 40g of broth, appropriate amounts of cornstarch, cooking wine, minced ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, ground white pepper, and seasonings.

　　Preparation method:

　　1. Remove the eggshells and beat the eggs well. Mix the chicken shreds with the beaten egg, then coat with moist cornstarch.

　　2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Slowly pour in the beaten egg while stirring with a spoon to prevent it from clumping together, fry until it forms fine shreds, then remove.

　　3. Deep-fry the chicken shreds, remove, then sauté minced ginger until fragrant. Add the bamboo shoot shreds and stir-fry briefly, then add the remaining ingredients and stir-fry together. Pour in the broth, splash in the wine, season, add sesame oil, sprinkle with ground white pepper, thicken with moist cornstarch, add finishing oil, and stir evenly before plating. Arrange the fried egg shreds around the edges.