Recipe for "Chicken Wings and Chinese Cabbage in Mentsuyu"! No failures with men-tsuyu seasoning!
Here is a recipe for "Chicken Wings and Chinese Cabbage in Mentsuyu". The umami of the chicken and the rich yet refreshing flavor of the men-tsuyu are a perfect match.
Material ( For two people )
chicken wing 6 bottles
Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris var. amplexicaulis) 1/8 share
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) 8 pieces
ginger (Zingiber officinale) spoonful
Men-tsuyu (3 times concentrated) 100ml (3.38us fl oz)
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water) 200ml (6.76us fl oz)
mirin 1 tablespoon
sesame oil 2 teaspoons
simmered chicken wing and Chinese cabbage in mentsuyu sauce

Here is a recipe for "Chicken Wings and Chinese Cabbage in Mentsuyu". The umami of the chicken and the rich yet refreshing flavor of the men-tsuyu are a perfect match.

Chicken Wings and Chinese Cabbage in Mentsuyu

Ingredients (for 2 persons)

6 chicken wings
1/8th Chinese cabbage
8 shiitake mushrooms
1 sprig of ginger
100 ml men-tsuyu (3 times concentrated)
200ml (6.76us fl oz) water
1 tbsp mirin (sweet cooking rice wine)
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Chicken wings and Chinese cabbage in mentsuyu sauce Directions

Cut Chinese cabbage into 10cm pieces, cut shiitake in half lengthwise. Cut ginger into thin slices. Cut the chicken wing along the bone.

simmered chicken wing and Chinese cabbage in mentsuyu sauce

Put Chinese cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, and chicken wing into a heavy pot with a lid, and heat over medium heat.

simmered chicken wing and Chinese cabbage in mentsuyu sauce
At first, you may have a lot of bread, but as the Chinese cabbage softens, you will have more room.

When it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Simmer for about 30 minutes, turning it over halfway through.

simmered chicken wing and Chinese cabbage in mentsuyu sauce

How does Chicken Wings and Chinese Cabbage in Mentsuyu Taste?

The umami of the chicken and the rich yet clean flavor of the men-tsuyu are a perfect match. The sesame oil adds a savory and deep flavor.

simmered chicken wing and Chinese cabbage in mentsuyu sauce

The Chinese cabbage is mildly sweet and the shiitake mushrooms are cut into large pieces for a crunchy finish. It is a simple, no-fail recipe that uses mentsuyu (soy sauce) and is recommended for beginners.