According to the story, a beggar is walking along a road when he sees a chicken. He kills it to eat it, but without a stove, he covers it in mud and bakes it in a fire. Enamored by the aroma when he passes by, the emperor demands to know the recipe, so he can add it to the imperial court menu. These days a dough crust is used, sealing in the rich, flavorsome juices.

Main ingredients: chicken, glutinous rice, ginger, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, coriander sprigs