Poussin Scented with Ginger and Lemongrass

Steamed poussin infused with ginger and lemongrass, served with crispy fried rocket, steamed broccoli, Thai rice, and a fragrant sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 495.1 kcals 1980.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 38.7 grams 154.6 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 142.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Cornflour
mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
GrainsCereals
200
g
Meat
700
g
Poussin
2 birds, wishbones removed
NutsSeeds
2
stalk
Lemongrass
cut lengthways into thick julienne strips
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Grapeseed Oil
for frying
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep-frying
Vegetables
20
g
Ginger
fresh root, peeled and thinly sliced
200
g
Broccoli
florets
110
g
Rocket
leaves

Steps

  • Boil 1.5 litres of lightly salted water in a steamer pan.
  • Stuff poussins with ginger and lemongrass, then steam for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add broccoli to the steamer for the final two minutes of cooking.
  • Remove broccoli to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.
  • Carve legs and breasts from poussins, wrapping breasts in foil to rest.
  • Simmer carcasses and stuffing in the steaming liquid for five minutes.
  • Stir in cornflour mixture, simmer for one minute, and strain into a saucepan.
  • Fry poussin legs skin-side down in grapeseed oil until golden and crunchy.
  • Deep-fry dry rocket in 160°C oil until very crisp and drain on paper.
  • Prepare rice according to packet instructions.
  • Serve poussin and broccoli over rice with sauce on the side.