Kung Po Chicken With Cashew Nuts Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings4
Interest GroupClassic
Ingredients
| Chicken thigh meat - 10-12 oz (275-350 g) boned, skinned | ||
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Egg white | 1/4 | |
| Thick cornflour paste - 2 teaspoons | ||
| Oil | 1/2 Pint, seasoned | |
| Dried red chilies - 3-4 small, soaked and seeded, chopped | ||
| Fresh ginger root - a few small bits | ||
| Spring onion | 1 | |
| Green pepper | 1 To taste, cored | |
| Yellow bean sauce - 1 tablespoon | ||
| Chili bean sauce - 1 teaspoon | ||
| Chinese rice wine - 2 teaspoons | ||
| Cashew nuts | 3 Ounce | |
| Sesame oil - a few drops | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1. To prepare the chicken cut the chicken meat into small cubes about the size of sugar lumps.
MAKING
2. In a bowl mix with the salt, egg white and cornflour paste.
3. In a preheated wok heat the oil and blanch the chicken cubes for about 1 minute, stirring to separate the cubes, then remove and drain them.
4. Pour off the excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok, add the chilies, ginger and spring onion.
5. Add the green pepper and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
6. Add the yellow and chili bean sauces, cook for 30 seconds, now add the chicken cubes with the wine and blend well.
SERVING
7. Finally add the MSG (if using), cashew nuts and sesame oil, stir a few times and serve hot.
TIP
Omit the dried chilies and the chili' bean sauce to make Stir-fried Diced Chicken with Cashew Nuts.
1. To prepare the chicken cut the chicken meat into small cubes about the size of sugar lumps.
MAKING
2. In a bowl mix with the salt, egg white and cornflour paste.
3. In a preheated wok heat the oil and blanch the chicken cubes for about 1 minute, stirring to separate the cubes, then remove and drain them.
4. Pour off the excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok, add the chilies, ginger and spring onion.
5. Add the green pepper and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
6. Add the yellow and chili bean sauces, cook for 30 seconds, now add the chicken cubes with the wine and blend well.
SERVING
7. Finally add the MSG (if using), cashew nuts and sesame oil, stir a few times and serve hot.
TIP
Omit the dried chilies and the chili' bean sauce to make Stir-fried Diced Chicken with Cashew Nuts.
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