White-Cut Chicken Recipe | Epicurious.com
"It's traditional to serve a whole chicken, including the head and feet, for Chinese New Year. The white meat symbolizes purity, and serving the entire bird represents unity. Plunging the chicken into ice water after poaching ensures that the meat is perfectly juicy and tender. A very simple but powerful dipping sauce tops it off. Use only a tiny amount ? it's quite strong...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb) whole chicken (with head and feet if desired), neck (if without head) and giblets reserved for another use if desired
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1 bunch scallions, halved crosswise
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2 oz Smithfield or other cured ham (1 piece or sliced), trimmed of any spice coating
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6 (1/4-inch-thick) round slices peeled fresh ginger
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14 cups water
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1 bunch scallions (white and pale green parts only), cut into very thin 2-inch strips
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3 tablespoons light soy sauce (preferably Pearl River Bridge brand)
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3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger
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