Yunnan steam pot chicken

China · East Asia

Short description: This soup gets much of its broth from steam condensing inside a special pot.
Ingredients: Chicken steamed in a clay pot with ginger, scallion, mushrooms, ham, and a clear condensed broth.
Cultural note: Associated with clay-pot cooking, it highlights a clean broth and tender chicken rather than heavy seasoning.
Common misconception: It is not simply boiled chicken soup; the vessel shape is central to the cooking method.

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