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Clear-Steamed Soft-Shell Turtle

A traditional Sichuan dish of soft-shell turtle steamed with chicken wings, prized for its tender, flavorful meat and rich nutritional value.

1h 50m
Easy
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Clear-Steamed Soft-Shell Turtle

Ingredients

Soft-shell turtle (gutted, cleaned) 750 g
Chicken wings 30 g
Clear broth 500 g
Refined salt 5 g
Monosodium glutamate 2 g
White pepper powder 1 g
Scallion 15 g
Ginger 15 g

Instructions

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Step 1

Clean the turtle and remove its innards, then place it together with the chicken wings in a bowl. Add the clear broth, refined salt, monosodium glutamate, white pepper powder, scallion, and ginger, and steam over high heat until the turtle is completely tender.

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Step 2

Once tender, remove and discard the scallion, ginger, and chicken wings. The dish is then ready to serve.