Chicken Chasu
Chicken can be used instead of pork for chashu, though the seasoning should be diluted with water for a lighter taste. Many ramen shops in Japan include both pork and chicken chashu in their bowls for extra variety. Chicken is a major trend in the past few years, with ramen chefs sourcing the highest-quality (and most expensive) chicken for their creations.
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Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 259kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 cups soy sauce
- ½ cup white wine dried
- ¾ cup sugar
Instructions
- Roll the chicken thighs, skin-side out, into tight rolls, and secure with cooking twine. (Tie the twine with a bow that can be easily untied later.)
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. When it’s hot, add the chicken and brown the meat on all sides.
- In a large stockpot, combine the water, soy sauce, white wine, and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar completely, then add the chicken.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. To let the flavors soak in evenly, rotate the chicken in the seasoning liquid every 10 minutes or so while it’s cooling. To make this easier, cover the top of the chicken with a heavy-duty paper towel; the paper will help the liquid evenly soak into the meat.
- Once the chicken is cooled to room temperature, remove it from the seasoning liquid and discard the paper towels. The chicken can be cut and used immediately, or wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
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Notes
Any kind of chashu makes a great snack. In Japan, otsumami (snacks) are often eaten with beer, and a plate of seasoned chashu is one of the most popular types of otsumami. Dice some chashu into bite-size cubes, heat in a skillet or microwave, top with some chopped scallions and a drizzle of soy sauce, and serve to your happy guests.
Nutrition
Serving: 6bowls | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 4363mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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