Lotus-Aromatic Eight-Treasure Chicken

Lotus-Aromatic Eight-Treasure Chicken

　　Lotus-Aromatic Eight-Treasure Chicken

　　What is Lotus-Aromatic Eight-Treasure? It consists of Qingyuan chicken, lotus root, lotus seeds, fragrant water lily, shiitake mushrooms, king salted egg, ham, and dried scallops. These eight treasures are stir-fried until fragrant, then stuffed inside the chicken. The chicken is then wrapped first in a freshly picked lotus leaf and then in rich pond mud, before being baked for four hours. As soon as the mud is cracked open, a delicate aroma wafts out. When the glossy chicken is cut open, the fragrance of the eight treasures has already filled the entire room. Picking up a piece and savoring it carefully, the lotus root, infused with rich chicken flavor, melts in your mouth.

　　Back in the day, Sister Rong also used this dish to trade with Old Man Hong for a few moves of the “Dragon Subduing Palm” for her beloved Brother Jing. Just imagine Old Man Hong’s eating style back then—indeed, tearing into a juicy chicken with one’s hands is the epitome of carefree elegance.