Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

chicken meat

thinly shredded

1 tsp

salt

0.25 unit

egg white

1 tbsp

cornstarch

paste

0.5 tsp

garlic

finely chopped

1 tbsp

gingerroot

thinly shredded fresh

3 unit

spring onions

thinly shredded

1 unit

green pepper

cored and seeded, thinly shredded

0.5 tsp

caster sugar

(superfine)

1 tbsp

light soy sauce

0.5 tbsp

rice wine

2 tbsp

chicken stock

1 dash

sesame oil

0.5 pint

oil

seasoned

1 pinch

msg

(optional)

Step 1
~2 min

Shred chicken meat thinly.

Step 2
~2 min

Mix chicken with salt, egg white, and cornstarch paste.

Step 3
~2 min

Blanch chicken in warm oil, separating the pieces.

Step 4
~2 min

Remove chicken and drain.

Step 5
~2 min

Pour off excess oil, leaving 2 tablespoons in the wok.

Step 6
~2 min

Stir-fry all vegetables for about 1 minute.

Step 7
~2 min

Add remaining salt and sugar, blending well.

Step 8
~2 min

Add chicken with soy sauce and rice wine.

Step 9
~2 min

Stir-fry for another minute.

Step 10
~2 min

Add chicken stock and MSG (optional).

Step 11
~2 min

Thicken gravy with remaining cornflour paste.

Step 12
~2 min

Garnish with sesame oil and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust soy sauce and sugar to taste.

Add other vegetables like bean sprouts or mushrooms.

Serve with steamed rice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Vegetables can be prepped ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice

Serve with noodles

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg rolls
Spring rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Chinese-American

Cultural Significance

A popular Chinese-American dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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