Braised Chicken Legs

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Heat oil in a wok. Before the oil gets too hot, add rock sugar and simmer over low heat. The oil will start to bubble and gradually darken to a deep brown color.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Add the chicken drumsticks and stir-fry quickly to coat each piece evenly with the caramelized sugar. (Note that you can use a lid to prevent oil splattering, or simply cover the pot with a lid.)

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Add water to completely cover the chicken legs, along with one spoonful of salt, two spoonfuls of light soy sauce, one star anise, one cardamom pod, 3 dried chili pepper segments, scallion segments, and ginger slices. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Stir the chicken 3 times with a spatula during stewing to ensure even flavor absorption. When the broth is almost reduced, sprinkle in a little MSG.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Stir-fry evenly and it's ready to serve!