Chicken & Rice Hot Pot – Sha Bao Fan

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 20
Chicken & Rice Hot Pot - Sha Bao Fan recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g chicken thighs
2 Chinese sausage , lap cheong
4 shiitake mushrooms
2 tablespoons oil
1 shallot
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cm gingerroot , shredded
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper , white
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
450 g rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
490
Sugar
2g
Fat
23g
Chicken & Rice Hot Pot, or Sha Bao Fan in Chinese, is a popular one-pot meal in China that originated in the Zhejiang province. The dish is made with chicken, Chinese sausage, shiitake mushrooms, and rice cooked together in a clay pot, resulting in a rich and flavorful combination. It is a comfort food that is enjoyed year-round, but especially during the cold winter months.

Instructions

1.Cut the chicken thighs in 2 cm cubes and slice the Chinese sausage thinly.
2.Soak the shiitake mushrooms in water until soft, then squeeze dry and slice.
3.Heat the oil in a clay pot, add the shallot and stir for 30 seconds.
4.Add the chicken meat and stir-fry for 1 minute or until slightly browned.
5.Add the lap cheong, ginger, and sesame oil and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
6.Add the shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, white pepper, Chinese five spice powder, and 2 cups of water.
7.Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
8.Pour in the rice and gently stir.
9.Cover the pot with the lid and cook for 30 minutes over low heat until the rice and chicken are cooked.
10.Turn off the heat and let the hot pot rest for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This traditional Chinese dish is easy to make and is a complete one-pot meal.

It can be made in advance and reheated easily.
The combination of chicken, sausage, and mushrooms in the rice makes it rich and flavorful.

CONS

The sodium content of this dish may be high due to the use of soy sauce and lap cheong sausage.

It is a high-carb dish, so it may not be suitable for low-carb diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein due to the chicken and is also a good source of vitamin B6 and niacin.
The use of shiitake mushrooms provides a good dose of antioxidants and may also have immune-boosting properties. However, it is also relatively high in sodium, so it should be consumed in moderation.

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