Chicken Steamed with Galangal and Lemongrass

Method

1. 1 Grind galangal with lemongrass, turmeric, and shallots until a coarse, grainy mixture remains.
2. 2 Rub the mixture both inside and outside the chopped chicken pieces, then marinate for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Line the bottom of the pan with crushed lemongrass stalks and slices of galangal, then arrange the chicken on top.
4. 4 Steaming the chicken doesn't involve adding water; instead, just let the water at the bottom of the pot boil to create steam.
5. 5 Steam over medium heat for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, bone-in, and the juices have collected at the bottom.
6. 6 Add the shredded lime leaves at the last 2 minutes, then sprinkle with pepper and serve with chili salt.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 35 min

  Replace step 5: steam in a low-pressure cooker for 12 minutes, then release the pressure naturally.