Hong Kong Chicken Salad Food

CHINESE CRISPY NOODLES WITH SAUCY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES (CRISPY CHOW MEIN!)

Steps:

• Mix the Sauce ingredients EXCEPT cornflour and chicken broth/stock.
• Remove 1 tbsp Sauce and mix through chicke. Leave to marinate 10 minutes+.
• Mix cornflour into Sauce until lump free.
• Turn oven onto low (to keep noodles warm while you cook the topping).
• Divide noodles into 2 then shape into 20cm/8" rounds. Keep them tangled - this holds them together while cooking.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium high heat. Place 1 noodle cake into pan then drizzle over 2 tbsp water.
• Wait until the water evaporates (steam cooks the noodles), then pat down lightly and let the noodles cook for a further 1 to 2 minute until the bottom of the noodles are golden brown (lift up with a spatula to check).
• Slide noodles onto a plate, then flip upside down back into the pan. Cook for a further 1 1/2 - 2 minutes until golden brown, then transfer to tray and place in oven to keep warm.
• Repeat with remaining noodle cake.
• Add an extra 1 tbsp oil if needed, increase heat to HIGH. Add garlic and onion, cook for 30 seconds.
• Add chicken and cook until it changes from pink to white (still raw inside)
• Add the carrot and bok choy stems, cook 30 seconds.
• Add cabbage and leaf of buk choy, cook for 1 minute until they start to wilt.
• Add chicken broth, water, then Sauce and stir. Let it simmer for 1 - 2 minutes until the Sauce thickens to a syrup consistency (see video).
• Place a noodle cake on the plate, then spoon over the stir fry onto the middle of the noodles (leave edges crispy) being sure to use up all the sauce so it soaks the noodles. Serve immediately!

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken strips in a shallow dish or pan. In a small bowl, whisk all marinade ingredients together and pour over chicken. Marinade chicken for 4 to 6 hours.
• In a separate bowl, whisk all the dressing ingredients together. Cover and reserve for later use.
• Soak the noodles in hot water for 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat a wok with a bit of canola oil and add the marinated chicken in batches. Remove. Set aside. Heat sesame oil in wok and add the onion, celery and peppers. When wilted, turn off the heat and toss in chicken, tamari, jicama, bok choy, and cilantro. Place chicken and vegetables on top of drained noodles and drizzle with the dressing.

HONG KONG CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare marinade by placing mustard in a small bowl and gradually adding sesame oil stirring to remove lumps.
• Add soy sauce and mix well.
• Reserve 1 cup marinade for chicken, and set remaining marinade aside.
• Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and place in reserved 1 cup of marinade.
• Heat oil to 350 degrees.
• Drop cellophane noodles into hot oil in small batches.
• When the noodles"explode", remove immediately and place on paper towels to drain.
• Continue cooking batches of noodles until all have been cooked.
• Cook won ton strips in oil in small batches until lightly browned.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Drop nuts in oil and cook until lightly browned.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Using a large oblong platter, arrange lettuce on platter.
• Layer won ton strips over lettuce.
• Layer cellophane noodles over won ton strips.
• Layer marinated chicken over noodles.
• Sprinkle with green onions and nuts and either drizzle with remaining marinade or serve marinade with the salad.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

HONG KONG STYLE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a re-sealable plastic bag add, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, ginger, garlic, chili garlic paste, 2 tablespoons cornstarch and mix thoroughly, then add chicken and marinate for 1 hour.
• In a medium stock pot boil water and cook chow mein noodles until al dente, remove and shock in ice bath, shake dry and toss with 2 tablespoons oil to keep from sticking.
• In a large saute pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil to almost smoke point and add chicken, separating each peace upon entry. Cook until browned on all sides. Remove and hold warm.
• In same wok, add 2 tablespoons oil. Heat until almost the smoke point, then add the onions, bell peppers, carrots and celery., Saute for 2 minutes then add mushrooms, peas and bean sprouts. Cook for 1 minute, then add chicken saute for 1 minute, add hoisin, 3 tablespoons soy sauce and sesame oil, toss and remove.
• Heat a 12-inch nonstick saute pan, add 3 tablespoons oil, heat to almost smoke point, and add chilled chow mein noodles. Cook on one side until crispy light golden brown. Flip noodles and another 2 tablespoons of oil and cook other side. When done, remove and let drain on paper towels, while holding warm.
• Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch and chicken stock, and deglaze hot wok with mixture and let reduce by one-third.
• Place noodles on a rimmed serving platter, top with chicken and vegetable saute, and pour chicken reduction over top. Garnish with green onions.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cover the chicken with cold water, bring to the boil, then cook for 10 mins. Remove from the pan and tear into shreds. Stir together the fish sauce, lime zest, juice and sugar until sugar dissolves.
• Place the leaves and coriander in a container, then top with the chicken, onion, chilli and cucumber. Place the dressing in a separate container and toss through the salad when ready to eat.