How to Make Bamboo Tube Roasted Chicken with Authentic Northwest Flavor

Bamboo tube roasted chicken is a signature dish from the mountainous region of Northwest Vietnam, offering a unique flavor from the combination of chicken and the natural aroma of bamboo. If you’re looking for a new and exciting dish to treat your family, let’s explore this simple yet irresistibly delicious recipe for bamboo tube roasted chicken.

1. Ingredients Preparation

To make authentic bamboo tube roasted chicken, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 free-range chicken
• 1 ginger root
• 2 lemongrass stalks
• Perilla leaves
• 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder
• ½ teaspoon of MSG
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 medium-sized bamboo tube

Fresh chicken with thin, golden skin

How to Choose Fresh Chicken:

• Select chicken with fresh, bright pink meat, free from any unusual odor or signs.
• Avoid buying chicken with overly yellow skin or white fat inside, as it may have been dyed.
• For the best quality, choose live chickens and have them processed at the store. Free-range or local chickens are the best options.

Tips for Removing Chicken Odor:

• Boil a pot of water and add some sorrel leaves or lime.
• Dip the freshly slaughtered chicken into the boiling water, scald evenly, then remove to clean any remaining feathers.
• Rub salt all over the chicken. If salt is unavailable, use lemon or white wine instead.
• Finally, rinse the chicken thoroughly with clean water.

Rinsing chicken after odor removal

2. How to Make Bamboo Tube Roasted Chicken

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• Clean the lemongrass and chop it finely.
• Peel and crush the ginger.
• Wash and finely chop the perilla leaves.

Preparing ingredients, cutting chicken for marinating

Step 2: Marinate the Chicken

• Place the chicken in a bowl and marinate with the seasonings: 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, ½ teaspoon of MSG, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of honey, Sichuan peppercorns, black cardamom, and chili.
• Mix well with chopsticks, then add lemongrass, ginger, and perilla leaves, mixing again to enhance the flavor and aroma.
• Let the chicken marinate for about 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 3: Place the Chicken in the Bamboo Tube

• Cut the end of the bamboo tube, clean it, and place the marinated chicken inside.
• No need to add water as the chicken will release its own juices during cooking.
• Seal the bamboo tube with aluminum foil. If available, use banana leaves to seal the tube for an added touch of mountain flavor.

Placing marinated and cut chicken into the bamboo tube

Step 4: Roasting the Bamboo Tube Chicken

Method 1: Using an Oven

• Preheat the oven to 180°C for a few minutes.
• Place the bamboo tube in the oven and roast at 200°C for 45 minutes.
• Rotate the tube occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Method 2: Using Charcoal

• Prepare a charcoal grill with glowing coals and place the bamboo tube on a rack.
• Position the bamboo tube at the edge of the grill to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
• Regularly turn the tube to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and develops a tempting aroma.

3. Final Product

Bamboo tube roasted chicken offers a delicious flavor with tender, sweet meat combined with a mild spiciness from lemongrass and the distinctive aroma of bamboo. It’s sure to captivate you from the very first bite. You can garnish with fresh herbs, cilantro, and lettuce to enhance the dish’s appeal.

With this simple yet authentic recipe for bamboo tube roasted chicken, we hope you’ll save this recipe to treat your family and friends. Don’t forget to download the VinID app to purchase the ingredients and seasonings for your family meals.

References:

• VinID Blog – How to Make Microwave Roasted Chicken