Cold Tossed Shredded Chicken

Method14 steps

1. 1

   Prep the Ingredients

   食材预处理

   Slice the ginger and set aside.

   姜切片，备用。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Even slices help remove the fishy smell.切片均匀有利于去腥
   
2. 2

   Prepare the Pot

   准备煮锅

   Pour 4 L of water into the pot.

   锅中倒入 4 升水。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Use enough water to fully cover the chicken breast.水量要充足，确保没过鸡胸肉
   
3. 3

   Add the Ingredients

   加入食材

   Add the chicken breast and ginger slices.

   加入鸡胸肉、姜片。

   ⏱20 sec

   • 💡 Starting with cold water yields more tender meat.冷水下锅肉质更嫩
   
4. 4

   Remove the Fishy Smell

   去腥

   Pour in 20 mL of cooking wine (Shaoxing).

   倒入 20 毫升料酒。

   ⏱10 sec

   • 💡 Cooking wine effectively removes the fishy smell from chicken.料酒能有效去除鸡肉腥味
   
5. 5

   Bring to a Boil

   烧开

   Bring the water to a boil over high heat, uncovered.

   开大火不盖盖将水烧开。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Leaving the lid off helps the fishy smell evaporate.不盖盖子有利于腥味挥发
   
6. 6

   Skim the Foam

   撇浮沫

   Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and skim off the foam with a spoon.

   水开后转中火，用勺子将浮沫捞出。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Foam is coagulated blood proteins; skimming keeps the texture clean and fresh.浮沫是血液蛋白质凝固产生，捞出可保证口感清爽
   
7. 7

   Simmer

   煮制

   Continue simmering for 5–7 minutes.

   继续煮 5-7 分钟。

   ⏱7 min

   • 💡 Simmer for 5 minutes if not frozen, 7 minutes if frozen.非冷冻肉煮 5 分钟，冷冻肉煮 7 分钟
   
8. 8

   Check for Doneness

   熟度检测

   Insert chopsticks into the chicken breast to check.

   用筷子插入鸡胸肉检测。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 If the chopsticks slide in easily, it's done; otherwise, extend the cooking time.如果能轻松插入代表熟了，否则需延长煮制时间
   
9. 9

   Cool Down

   降温

   Rinse the chicken breast under cooled boiled water to bring it to room temperature.

   用凉白开水冲泡鸡胸肉，使鸡胸肉降至室温。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Cooling the meat tightens the texture for a firmer bite.过凉水可以使肉质回缩，口感更紧致
   
10. 10

    Shred the Chicken

    撕鸡丝

    Shred the chicken breast into thin strips, following the grain.

    顺着鸡胸肉纹理将鸡胸肉撕成细丝。

    ⏱5 min

    • 💡 Shredding with the grain is easier and less likely to break.顺着纹理撕更省力且不易断
    
11. 11

    Prepare the Seasoning Bowl

    准备调料碗

    Prepare a bowl.

    准备一个碗。

    ⏱10 sec

    
12. 12

    Make the Sauce

    配制料汁

    Add the prepared sesame oil, light soy sauce, aged black vinegar, white sugar, and salt to the bowl.

    碗中加入准备好的麻油、生抽、香醋、白糖、盐。

    ⏱1 min

    • 💡 Adjust the ratios to your taste.比例可根据个人喜好微调
    
13. 13

    Stir the Sauce

    搅拌料汁

    Stir the sauce until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.

    搅拌料汁，使糖和盐尽量溶化。

    ⏱30 sec

    • 💡 Full dissolution ensures even flavor.充分溶解风味才均匀
    
14. 14

    Toss and Serve

    拌匀成品

    Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to combine.

    将料汁倒入鸡丝中，搅拌均匀。

    ⏱1 min

    • 💡 Let it rest for a few minutes for better flavor absorption.静置几分钟入味更佳