Nope. Same old.
But I was slightly disappointed this time, perhaps as I specifically bought it for a taste test to bring my own closer.
I went with sous vide and thighs last time, and I thought it came really close but couldn’t put my finger on exactly what was different.
After this tasting, I realized that the soy sauce does not penetrate their chicken either, and the poaching liquid must be a good bit sweeter than mine. I had already increased the star anise and clove, and I now own rose wine in case that was the elusive note. Will dial back on dark soy.
Oh, and the chicken itself. Their chicken is much more thin-skinned and less fatty than what I’m buying.
Try it at home again. You might be pleasantly surprised.
