foto: YouTube/Resep Masakan Sederhana Remana
Brilio.net - Cooking kampung chicken does require special tricks because its texture is tougher than broiler chicken. Even though it has been boiled for a long time, the meat often remains tough and difficult to chew. This makes the cooking process take longer, especially if you want results that are really tender and easy to remove from the bones.
Usually, the most practical way to deal with tough meat is to use a pressure cooker . This tool works with high pressure which can speed up the cooking process and soften the free-range chicken meat faster. However, not everyone has a pressure cooker at home, right?
Well, if you want your kampung chicken to be tender quickly without a pressure cooker, there is a simple way you can try! This trick was shared by YouTube user Resep Masakan Sederhana Reman and has been proven to work. With just a regular pan, kampung chicken can be tender in just 15 minutes!
How to cook free-range chicken so it becomes tender quickly without pressureReported from YouTube Resep Masakan Sederhana Reman, here are the steps you can follow:
1. Wash the free range chicken thoroughly.
Make sure all dirt and blood residue is completely removed before cooking.
2. Boil water until boiling.
Use enough water so that all parts of the chicken can be completely submerged later.
3. Add the crushed ginger.
Put two thumbs of ginger into the boiling water. This ginger is useful for removing the fishy smell and helping the chicken meat to become tender faster.
photo: YouTube/Remana Simple Cooking Recipes
4. Add 1.5 teaspoons of salt.
Salt will help speed up the tenderization process and make the chicken taste more savory.
photo: YouTube/Remana Simple Cooking Recipes
5. Add the free-range chicken after the water has completely boiled.
Make sure all parts of the chicken are submerged so that it cooks evenly.
6. Cover the pan and boil for 5 minutes.
Use medium heat for optimal cooking.
7. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 30 minutes without opening the lid.
Leave the chicken in the hot water to allow the meat to continue to soften with the residual heat.
photo: YouTube/Remana Simple Cooking Recipes
8. After 30 minutes, boil the chicken again for 10 minutes.
Turn on the heat and let the water boil again.
photo: YouTube/Remana Simple Cooking Recipes
The result? The free-range chicken is instantly tender!Once this process is complete, you can immediately lift the chicken and serve it. The result? The chicken meat becomes super tender and easy to remove from the bones. Even the texture can resemble chicken cooked in a pressure cooker.
With this trick, you don't have to bother cooking free-range chicken for hours or buying a pressure cooker. Just use a regular pot, add ginger and salt, then follow the steps above. The result is tender, free of fishy smell, and ready to be processed into various delicious dishes!
FAQ about how to cook free-range chicken so it's tender 1. Why are kampung chickens tougher than broiler chickens?
Free-range chicken has a harder texture because its physical activity is higher and its growth is more natural than broiler chicken. This makes its muscle fibers denser and takes longer to soften when cooked.
2. Is ginger mandatory in this cooking process?
Yes, ginger is highly recommended because it can help speed up the tenderization process and eliminate the fishy smell of free-range chicken.
3. Can this method be used for broiler chickens too?
Actually broiler chicken becomes tender faster, so this method is not really necessary. Just boil it for a while, broiler chicken can be tender without any special tricks.
4. Can I add other spices when boiling chicken?
Sure! You can add bay leaves, lemongrass, or garlic to enrich the aroma and taste of the chicken.
5. How do you store boiled free-range chicken so that it remains tender?
After boiling, store the chicken in an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator if you want to use it within 1-2 days. If you want it to last longer, store it in the freezer and reheat it before using.
(brl/tin)
