How to Prepare Immaculate Cross-Wing Ritual Chicken, Ensuring Flawless Appearance, No Cracks, No Redness

1. Simple Method for Preparing Wing-Crossed Ritual Chicken Without Skin Peeling

When preparing ritual chicken, people often choose roosters. Because roosters are symbols of auspiciousness and good fortune. Their crowing brings about new beginnings, fresh and auspicious. Roosters have crests on their heads, so when cooked, boiled, and placed on a plate, they look more aesthetically pleasing, creating a sense of solemnity.

1.1 Ingredients for Preparing Wing-Crossed Ritual Chicken

• Rooster: 1 (Approximately 1.5-2kg)

• 1 onion, 2 pieces of ginger

• Boiling water, salt, and a clean water basin

• Small sharp knife for cutting chicken parts

• Small bowl or plate for holding chicken parts

1.2 Steps to Trim and Clean Chicken

Step 1: Trim the Chicken

- Hold the chicken firmly with both legs together, bend the wings outwards, and then tilt the chicken's head downwards onto a prepared plate or bowl.

- Gently pluck the feathers around the trimming area to prepare for trimming. Once the chicken has been fully trimmed, fold the wings and roll the chicken into a circular shape.

Note: There's a saying in our folklore, 'Cut the ears of the rooster, cut the neck of the hen.' So, for a rooster, cut downwards below the neck.

How to Pluck Chicken Feathers

Step 2: Plucking Chicken Feathers

- Place the chicken into a pot of boiling water, immerse the chicken entirely, then take it out and place it in a basin to pluck the chicken feathers.

- Clean the tongue, beak, and membranes on the feet. Then, wash the chicken with salt and rub ginger around the body of the chicken to clean any remaining feathers and to remove the chicken's odor.

Step 3: How to Cut the Chicken's Beak

There are two common ways to cut a chicken: cutting the beak and cutting the mouth. However, when preparing a ritual chicken, it's advisable to cut the mouth to make it look more aesthetically pleasing and presentable on the ceremonial table after boiling.

- Make a vertical incision about 4cm long near the anus, but it should be about 2-3cm away from the anus.

- Reach inside gently and pull out all the internal organs of the chicken. Then, rub salt on it, and rinse it thoroughly with cold water.

2. How to Prepare Chicken Wings for Ritual

- Stand the chicken's neck upright and push the breast towards yourself.

- Cross the two chicken wings forward so that the joints touch each other.

- Use a string to securely tie the chicken wings together.

How to Tie Chicken Wings for Ritual

- Gently cut at the ankle of the chicken and bend it towards the abdomen to allow the chicken to sit naturally.

Note: Avoid cutting too hard to prevent the chicken's feet from breaking apart.

3. How to Boil Chicken for Ritual Without Peeling the Skin

- Place the chicken in a pot, pour in cold water until the chicken is completely submerged (boiling the chicken in cold water from the beginning will help the meat cook gradually from the outside in, ensuring even cooking and a beautiful appearance without peeling the skin).

- Add shallots and salt to the pot of water for boiling the chicken, and cover the pot tightly (this will make the chicken and the boiling water fragrant and more enticing).

- When the chicken pot starts boiling for about 5 minutes, reduce the heat (to prevent the chicken thigh meat from shrinking).

How to Boil Chicken Wings for Ritual Without Peeling the Skin

- Simmer for another 5 minutes, then turn off the stove.

- Cover the pot tightly for about 20 minutes to soak the chicken, helping it to cook thoroughly without falling apart.

+ After 20 minutes, transfer the chicken to a bowl of cold water until completely cooled before placing it on a plate (this method helps prevent the chicken skin from drying out and losing color).

+ Use turmeric mixed with chicken fat and brush it onto the chicken skin to give the chicken a golden, glossy appearance.

4. Presenting Beautifully Arranged Chicken Wings for Rituals

Once completed, your masterpiece will be a beautifully arranged chicken, with crisp and golden skin, without any cracks or peeling. Simply place the chicken on a plate with its head facing upwards, adding a rose flower to symbolize blessings, happiness, gratitude, and filial piety from descendants.

Finished Product: How to Make Stunningly Arranged Chicken Wings for Rituals

Note: Properly placing the ritual chicken on the altar: You should position the chicken with its head facing the incense bowl, with its mouth holding a rose flower, its legs kneeling, and its wings naturally extended, representing a 'worshipping chicken.'

Above is the method for making beautifully arranged ritual chicken wings and the tip for boiling without peeling the skin that PasGo wants to introduce to you. Hopefully, through this article, you will understand more about the rules of boiling ritual chickens. Additionally, if you're puzzled every day about 'What should I eat today?', then check out hundreds of recipes on PasGo Blog or visit over 2000 restaurants on PasGo - Reservations & Offers!

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