09 February 2011

What's on your plate? Asian Sensation!

M is for Moo Goo Gai Pan
{mmm ... mmm ... mmm}

This is one of my favorite dishes.
Doesn't it look so delish?!

I sure think so.

Guess what? You can make this goody at home and it's sooo easy!
Take a looksie for yourself.

[Prep Time: 25 Min] [Cook Time: 15 Min] [Ready In: 40 Min]

All you need:

  • 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil


  • 1 1/3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms


  • 2 2/3 cups chopped broccoli florets


  • 1 1/4 (8 ounce) cans sliced bamboo shoots, drained


  • 1 1/4 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained


  • 1 1/4 (15 ounce) cans whole straw mushrooms, drained ->yep, still skipping this.



  • 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil


  • 2 3/4 cloves garlic, minced ->I sneak in a little extra.


  • 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips




  • 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon cornstarch


  • 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon white sugar


  • 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon soy sauce


  • 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon oyster sauce


  • 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon rice wine


  • 1/3 cup chicken broth



  • All you do:
    Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Stir in the fresh mushrooms (YUK), broccoli, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and straw mushrooms. Cook and stir until all the vegetables are hot, and the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the wok, and set aside. Wipe out the wok.

    Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in the wok until it begins to smoke. Stir in the garlic, and cook for a few seconds until it turns golden-brown. Add the chicken, and cook until the chicken has lightly browned on the edges, and is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir together the cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, and chicken broth in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for about 30 seconds until the sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy. Return the vegetables to the wok, and toss with the sauce.
     
    Per Serving [Calories: 411] [Total Fat: 14.4g] [Cholesterol: 87mg]
     
    Is your mouth watering yet?