Chicken Star Fruit Carambola Stir Fry Food

CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Place the chicken breast in the freezer until firm enough to thinly slice, about 20 minutes. Using a sharp or serrated knife, thinly slice the chicken 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a medium bowl and drizzle in 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce. Let sit for 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch and mix well. Set aside in a cool place for 20 minutes.
• Whisk the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl; set aside.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add the chicken slices in an even layer and cook, undisturbed, until they just turn opaque, about 45 seconds. Flip and cook, undisturbed, until almost entirely opaque, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove to a bowl.
• Add the ginger and garlic to the wok. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is slightly golden brown, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli and toss to coat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and carrot; toss to combine. Add the Shaoxing wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the chicken stock, white pepper if using, chicken and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
• Mix the cornstarch mixture in the bowl until well combined then add to the wok. Stir until everything is nicely coated, reduce the heat to medium low and cover with a lid. Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drizzle with the sesame oil. Toss until everything is well combined and transfer to a serving platter. Enjoy warm with steamed rice on the side.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA)

Steps:

• Combine orange peel, orange marmalade, oil, thyme, coriander, red pepper and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• Peel and quarter grapefruit and kiwi.
• Pit and quarter nectarines. Cut star fruit into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Thread fruits on 4 metal skewers.
• Grill chicken directly over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes until chicken is no longer pink, turning once.
• During the last 8 minutes of grilling place fruit skewers directly over medium heat. Brush fruit and chicken with the marmalade mixture often. Turn fruit once.
• While the chicken and fruit are grilling prepare some rice for a great side dish. Or to add even more of the islands to your meal you could use couscous as a great side dish choice.

STAR FRUIT PIE (CARAMBOLA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Prepare star fruit (carambolas) by cutting off the edges of the ridges. Remove seeds if you want to do so. Slice in 1/2 inch slices. Combine tapioca and sugar and lightly mix with sliced fruit. If the fruit is very sweet ad 1/4 cup lime juice.
• Line a 9-inch pie pan 1 crust. Spread prepared fruit over pastry. Dot with small pieces of butter and sprinkle with nutmeg. Roll the top crust so it will be large enough to make a good seal. Cut gashes to allow steam to escape. Or cut out stars.
• Bake about 35 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown.

CHICKEN STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA) STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut 1 star fruit in half crosswise and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice, using a citrus reamer or juicer; set juice aside. Or just whiz it in a food processor or blender on steroids.
• Dice star fruit halves; set aside.
• Slice remaining 3 star fruit crosswise and set aside.
• Combine 2 tablespoons star fruit juice, chicken, sherry, brown sugar, ginger root, soy sauce and garlic in a bowl and stir well. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Sprinkle chicken with cornstarch; toss well to coat. Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
• Add chicken and star fruit; stir fry 1 minute.
• Add bell pepper and onion and stir fry 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Add reserved marinade, sesame oil, salt and pepper; stir fry 1 minute.
• Serve over rice.