Chicken & mushroom Hotpot
Cooking With KidsControlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. In chicken & mushroom hotpot, Butter, chopped Onion and Mushrooms are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
- 2Put the butter in a medium-size saucepan and place over a medium heat. Add the onion and leave to cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms to the saucepan with the onions.
- 3Once the onion and mushrooms are almost cooked, stir in the flour – this will make a thick paste called a roux. If you are using a stock cube, crumble the cube into the roux now and stir well. Put the roux over a low heat and stir continuously for 2 mins – this will cook the flour and stop the sauce from having a floury taste.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25.4g
- Carbs
- 9.7g
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To ensure the potato slices on top become crisp and golden, it is best to dry them thoroughly with a tea towel after slicing and before arranging them over the chicken and mushroom layer. To enhance the flavour, you could add a little fresh thyme or rosemary. The children will enjoy helping to arrange the potato 'shingles' in a lovely circular pattern over the top.
Culinary reasoning
Controlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. In chicken & mushroom hotpot, Butter, chopped Onion and Mushrooms are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
