霸王别姬
A classic dish from Anhui cuisine, where turtle and chicken are braised together until the sauce is thick and the meat is fork-tender. It symbolizes a poignant love story and offers deep, rich flavors.
Ingredients
12 items- Turtle (softshell) 1 (about 750g)
- Chicken 1/2 (about 500g)
- Ginger 5 slices
- Scallions 2
- Cooking wine 2 tablespoons
- Light soy sauce 1 tablespoon
- Dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon
- Star anise 2
- Cinnamon stick 1 small piece
- Rock sugar 15g
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
Nutrition
Steps （6 steps）
Blanch the turtle and chicken pieces in boiling water for 2 minutes, rinse off any scum and drain.
Heat oil in a pot, add ginger, scallions, star anise, and cinnamon. Sauté on low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Turn to medium heat, add the turtle and chicken pieces, stir-fry until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Pour in cooking wine, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Stir-fry to coat evenly, about 1 minute.
Add enough hot water to submerge the ingredients, add rock sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes.
When the sauce has reduced by half and the turtle meat is tender, season with salt. Increase heat to high to reduce the sauce for about 2 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Tips
Be sure to rinse the turtle pieces thoroughly to remove any blood clots for a cleaner flavor. Simmering long enough is crucial for the meat to become tender. Don't reduce the sauce too much; a little extra is great over rice.
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