Steamed Chicken

Original Instructions

1. 1

   Rub the chicken on the inside with pepper and half a teaspoonful of salt

2. 2

   Place in a steamer in a kettle that will keep it as near the water as possible

3. 3

   Cover and steam an hour and a half

4. 4

   When done, keep hot while dressing is prepared

5. 5

   Cut up, arrange on the platter, and serve with the dressing over it

6. 6

   For dressing: Boil one pint of gravy from the kettle without the fat, add cayenne pepper and half a teaspoonful of salt

7. 7

   Stir a tablespoonful of flour into a quarter of a pint of cream until smooth and add to the gravy