Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
3 tbsp

Oil

1 cup

Chicken or Pork

diced

0.5 tsp

Sugar

2 tbsp

Soy Sauce

3.5 tbsp

Cornstarch

1 tbsp

Sherry

0.5 cup

Onion

diced

0.5 cup

Celery

diced

0.5 cup

Mushrooms

sliced

10 unit

Frozen Peas

1 unit

Consomme

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 pinch

Pepper

to taste

1 unit

Rice

warm

Step 1
~3 min

Coat diced chicken or pork with sugar and soy sauce.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat oil in a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Brown the chicken or pork in the warm oil and then remove from pan and set aside.

Step 4
~3 min

Add diced celery and onions to the oil and stir-fry quickly until they are still crisp and then remove from pan and set aside.

Step 5
~3 min

Add sliced mushrooms to the pan and brown them.

Step 6
~3 min

Mix the browned chicken or pork, celery, onions and mushrooms in the frying pan.

Step 7
~3 min

Add frozen peas and consomme to the pan.

Step 8
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve over warm rice.

Step 10
~3 min

Enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Use fresh peas instead of frozen if available.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot over rice.

Pair with egg rolls or spring rolls.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg rolls
Spring rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

Common in Chinese cuisine, often served during family meals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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