Steamed chicken with lime leaves

Method

1. 1 Rub salt and ginger all over the chicken, rinse it clean, and let it drain.
2. 2 Marinate the chicken with crushed shallots, chopped lemongrass, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes.
3. 3 Line the bottom of the pot with lemongrass and ginger, place the chicken on top, and cover with half of the lightly crushed lime leaves.
4. 4 Steam over medium heat for 30 minutes; test by piercing the thigh with a skewer – if clear liquid comes out, it's cooked.
5. 5 Chop the chicken into pieces and place on a plate, sprinkle with the remaining finely chopped lime leaves, and serve with a dipping sauce of salt, pepper, and lime juice.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 38 min

  Replace step 4: place the chicken on the rack with lemongrass, ginger, and lime leaves, steam under low pressure for 18 minutes, then release pressure naturally for 10 minutes; step 5 remains unchanged.