Stir Fried Chicken And Bamboo Shoots Food

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN, BLACK MUSHROOMS, BAMBOO SHOOTS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Preparation "A": Place the shitake/black mushrooms in a bowl and fill to the top with medium-hot water; Use a dish to cover in order to keep the mushrooms submerged in the water; soak for 30 minutes (turn after 15 minutes); Next drain and squeeze excess water from mushrooms; Then cut away the stem and cut each mushroom in half; Set aside.
• Preparation "B": Place chicken pieces in a bowl, add 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons red vinegar and 1 tablespoon oil...stir; Set aside.
• Preparation "C": In a cup add 1/3 stock, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon wine, 1/4 teaspoon sugar...stir; set aside.
• Preparation "D": Dissolve in a cup 2 tablespoons stock and 1 tablespoon cornstarch, stir; Set aside.
• Preparation "E": Cut up bamboo shoots into bite size pieces; set aside.
• In a wok add 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 cloves chopped garlic, stir-fry for 30 seconds; Next add the chopped spinach; Stir-fry for about 3+ minutes until al dente; Drain, squeeze out some of the liquid from the spinach; Place on a serving plate and keep warm.
• In a wok add 2 tablespoons oil, 1 chopped garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds; Then add the chicken pieces; Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked but not overcooked (stir often); Add cashews, stir briefly, then remove to a bowl and set aside.
• In a clean wok add 2 tablespoons oil, then 1 tablespoon chopped ginger and stir-fry 30 seconds; Next add the shitake mushrooms and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes (add a little stock if needed); Next add the bamboo shoots and stir-fry another minute; Add Preparation "C" soy sauce and oyster sauce liquid, stir occasionally and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
• Stir Preparation "D" cornstarch and stock once again and add a small amount "As Required" (not all) until you have a thick coating on the mushrooms & bamboo shoots (That is, not a liquid sauce).
• Add the cooked chicken pieces & cashews and blend together for about 1 minute.
• Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and then one quick stir.
• Place the chicken, mushrooms and bamboo shoots on top of the bed of spinach.
• Serve with sticky white rice, Chinese tea and fortune cookies.
• Note:.
• I prefer to use a non-sweet oyster flavored sauce, such as Hop Sing Lung Brand; However, most brands contain sugar (often second ingredient listed on bottle) which is perfectly acceptable.

STIR FRIED BAMBOO SHOOTS WITH SCALLIONS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Rinse the bamboo shoots under running water. Drain.
• Stir fry the shoots and pork in the oil over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the bamboo is tender.
• Add remaining ingredients. Stir fry for 5 minutes or until the onions are tender.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine chicken pieces, soy sauce and oil. Blend to cover chicken and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Bring 1 cup of water in microwave to a boil and place chicken bouillon cube in and stir well.
• In a electric skillet or large pan, add broccoli and 1/2cup of chicken broth. Simmer on medium low for 5 minutes. Push up side of wok.
• Increase heat to medium high and add chicken pieces and sprinkle dash of garlic powder over chicken. Stir fry til tender. Push up beside broccoli.
• Add margarine, let melt and add sliced mushrooms. Stir fry til tender.
• Bring chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms down from sides and add bamboo shoots and stir all together.
• Combine lemon juice, cornstarch,1/2c chicken broth, stir to blend and pour over stir fry mixture. Heat til thicken, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
• Add sesame seeds and Serve over white cooked rice or chow mein noodles.