Steamed Chicken And Ham Recipes

CHICKEN AND HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in the flour and heat until bubbly. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and smooth.
• Remove from heat and stir in the chicken, ham, noodles, celery, salt and ground black pepper. Transfer this mixture to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with the cheese and top with paprika, as desired. Return to oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

STEAMED CHICKEN AND HAM

Steps:

• 1. With a cleaver, chop chicken, bones and an, in 1 1/2- to 2-inch sections. Slice smoked ham 1/2-inch thick, then in 1 1/2-inch squares. 2. In a heatproof bowl, arrange alternating layers of chicken sections, skin-side up, and squares of ham. 3. Sprinkle with oil, using a circular motion. Season with salt. Mince scallion stalks and sprinkle over the top. 4. Steam until done (about 45 minutes). See HOW-TO, _Steaming. Garnish with Chinese parsley and serve. VARIATION: * After step 1, toss the chicken sections gently to coat in a mixture of 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sherry, 2 tablespoons ginger root, minced 1 tablespoon oil or chicken fat 1/2 teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper. In step 2, top with the ham squares and 1 cup canned button mushrooms. Omit step 3 pick up step 4.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

SHREDDED HAM AND CHICKEN IN MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Arrange the shredded chicken, ham, carrots, celery and bean sprouts in separate concentric circles or any decorative pattern on a large platter.
• Prepare the mustard sauce by blending the powdered mustard and hot water to a smooth paste. Cover and let sit 10 minutes to bring out the mustard's flavor. Add the remaining ingredients and mix to a smooth sauce. Transfer it to a decorative serving dish. Before serving, add the sauce to the salad and toss lightly to coat. Spoon some of the chicken and ham mixture into a steamed spring roll wrapper or a Mandarin pancake, roll up and eat. The salad may also be served without the pancakes by pouring the sauce on each serving.