Chicken And Asparagus With Black Bean Sauce Food

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, dry sherry and water. Add chicken and stir to coat, then stir in 1 1/2 tsp of the oil and let stand for 15 minutes to marinate.
• Prepare cooking sauce and set aside. Wash asparagus and break off tough ends; cut in 1/2" slanting slices.
• Heat a wok over high heat. When pan is hot, add 2 tbs of the oil. When oil begins to heat, add black bean w/garlic and ginger; stir once. Add chicken and stir-fry until chicken is opaque (about 3 minutes). Remove chicken from pan.
• Add the remaining 1 tbs oil to pan. When oil is hot, add asaragus and onion and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the 2 tbs water, cover and cook stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender (about 2 minutes). Return chicken to pan. Stir cooking sauce, add to pan, and cook, stirring, until sauce bubbles and thickens.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• For marinade: Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, sherry and sesame oil in a large bowl; mix well.
• Add chicken; stir to coat well. Let stand 30 minutes.
• Combine black bean sauce, hot chili paste, ginger and garlic; set aside.
• Combine remaining 3 teaspoons cornstarch, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, chicken broth and oyster sauce in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
• Peel onion, cut into 8 wedges. Separate wedges; set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
• Add chicken; stir-fry until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove chicken from wok; set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in wok.
• Add onion and asparagus; stir-fry 30 seconds.
• Add water and cover.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about two minutes.
• Return chicken to wok.
• Stir chicken broth mixture; add to wok with black bean mixture.
• Cook until sauce boils and thickens, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over or with rice.

ASPARAGUS & BLACK BEAN SAUCE STIR FRY

Steps:

• In small bowl mix wine (water) and cornstarch until smooth, set aside. In another bowl mix black bean sauce, garlic and ginger.
• Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add black bean sauce, cook stirring constantly about 1 minute. Add broth and soy sauce stirring about 1 minute.
• Increase heat to medium high. Add asparagus and green onions, cook about 4 minutes till crisp-tender. If needed add additional broth to prevent sticking.
• Remove asparagus. Reduce heat to medium. Add wine, cornstarch mixture stirring until thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with cashews.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Slice chicken in thin strips. Heat 4 tbsp of oil in large pan. Stir in chicken and saute until chicken is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
• Split asparagus lengthwise, then cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths.
• Heat remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil in same pan. Stir in asparagus and onions. Saute 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, mushrooms & liquid, chicken broth, ginger, salt, sugar, and garlic powder, cover. Simmer 3 minutes.
• Mix cornstarch, sherry and soy sauce until smooth in cup, stir into mixture in pan. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils 3 minutes. Serve over rice.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Marinade:
• 2. Combine sherry, 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch sesame oil
• 3. Place in large bowl and mix well.
• 4. Add chicken and stir to coat well. Let stand 30 minutes.
• 5. Place black beans in a sieve and rinse well under cold running water. Coarsely chop beans.
• 6. Combine beans, ginger and garlic and finely chop together.
• 7. Combine chicken broth, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, oyster sauce and the remaining 3 teaspoons cornstarch in a small bowl; mix well and set aside.
• 8. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over high heat. add chicken and stir-fry until chicken turns opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• 9. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in wok. Add asparagus and onion and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add water; cover and cook until asparagus is tender, about 2 minutes.
• 10. Return chicken to wok. Stir chicken broth mixture and add to wok. Stir until sauce boils and thickens. serve with hot jasmine rice.