Steamed Chicken of the Woods with Ham Slices

Steamed Chicken of the Woods with Ham Slices

　　Yunnan chicken of the woods is one of the rarest and most precious fungi in the world. Steamed Chicken of the Woods with Ham Slices gets its name from being cooked together with Yunnan ham. The combination of chicken of the woods and meat is already delicious, but steaming it with Yunnan ham enhances the flavor even more. This dish has an elegant presentation, clear broth, rich taste, and is refreshing without being greasy. The flavors of the chicken of the woods and ham infuse each other, complementing and enhancing one another. To make Steamed Chicken of the Woods with Ham Slices, you’ll need 600g fresh chicken of the woods, 200g Yunnan ham, 10g fine salt, 1g monosodium glutamate (MSG), 1g ground white pepper, 800g premium stock, and 5g sesame oil. The preparation process begins with selecting plump chicken of the woods. Remove the caps, trim off the dirt from the roots, and wash them clean. Cut them into rectangular pieces approximately 7cm long, 3cm wide, and 5mm thick. The Yunnan ham is also cut into similar-sized rectangular slices. Sandwich a slice of ham between two pieces of chicken of the woods. As you assemble, arrange the pieces in a book-like fashion and place them in a lidded bowl. Use the chicken of the woods caps to line the bottom of the bowl as a base. Pour in 100g of premium stock and add 4g of fine salt. Steam over high heat until fully cooked, then remove and invert the contents into a serving bowl. Finally, in a wok, pour in 700g of premium stock, add 6g of fine salt, MSG, and ground white pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then pour the broth over the chicken of the woods and ham. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.