Chicken and Wine "Gai Jow"
Chicken and Wine "Gai Jow"
2 large chicken fryers
4 Qt. water
4 C. mok yee (wood ears) or 2 C. black fungus
9 pre-soaked black mushrooms (if desired)
2 large thumb sized pieces of fresh ginger, sliced
4 C. lily flowers, pre soaked and cleaned (remove hard end)
½ t. msg (optional)
1 T. salt to taste
6-7 T. liquor
Soak cloud ears/fungus for 1 hr. Rinse and clean. Cut fryer into desired pieces. In a large pot, add chicken, ginger, and salt. Cover with 4 Qt. water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat(med). Skim off fat and scum; continue to cook over low for about 20-25 mins.
Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce heat - simmer for another 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender. Before done, add 6-7 T. liquor if desired. Add salt to taste.
