Dashi-braised Chicken with Soy, Ginger, Leek, Mushrooms and Sesame – Sophie Zalokar

Ingredients

• 1 x 1.6 kg free-range fresh chicken
• ¼ cup tamari or regular soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 2 litres water
• 2 large handfuls (50 g) bonito flakes
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 leeks, the white part thickly sliced
• 300 g button mushrooms, halved
• 1 large thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, peeled & thinly sliced
• salt flakes
• 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, to garnish