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Moo goo gai pan

Moo goo gai pan
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Ingredients/Components

  • salt
  • cornstarch - 1 Tbsp
  • ginger - 1/4 tsp
  • peanut oil - 1/3 c
  • dry sherry - 2 Tbsp
  • walnuts - 3/4 c
  • monosodium glutamate - 1/8 tsp
  • large whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved - 2 item
  • can Chinese straw mushrooms, drained - 1 oz
  • can sliced bamboo shoots or sliced water chestnuts - 1 1/2
  • snow peas, cleaned and de-stringed - 1/4 1/2

How to make moo goo gai pan:

With a sharp knife, slice across width of chicken breasts to make very thin pieces. In medium bowl, mix well chicken, cornstarch, sherry, ginger, monosodium glutamate and salt.

In 12-inch skillet or wok, over medium-high heat, in hot oil, cook walnuts about 3 minutes until lightly browned, stirring constantly. Spoon walnuts onto paper towels to drain, leaving oil in skillet.

In hot oil in skillet, stir-fry (stirring quickly) mushrooms, bamboo shoots, snow peas and 1/2 teaspoon salt until snow peas are tender-crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Spoon vegetables into a medium bowl, leaving oil in skillet.

In remaining oil, stir-fry chicken mixture 5 minutes or until chicken is tender. Stir in vegetables. Spoon onto warm platter. Sprinkle walnuts. Serve with fried rice.

Recipe categories: Chicken, Main dish, Poultry.

Rating:
Moo goo gai pan
3.4
Average rating: 3.4 of 5, total votes: 7
Cook. Time: PT25M
Total Time: PT25M


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