Showing posts with label Vegetables. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vegetables. Show all posts

February 12, 2010

Chicken and Cashew Stir-fry



Preparation time:30 minutes
Total cooking time:20 minutes
Serves 4-6


Ingredients:
oil for cooking
750g(1 1/2lb) Chicken thigh fillets,cut into strips
2 egg whites,lightly beaten
1/2 cup (60g) corn-flour
2 onions,thinly sliced
1 red capsicum,thinly sliced
200g(6 1/2oz)broccoli,cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sherry
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 tsp brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup (50g) roasted cashews
4 spring onions,diagonally sliced

Method:
1.Heat the wok with 1 tbsp of the oil.Dip the chicken strips into the egg white and then into the corn-flour.Then stir-fry for 3-5 minutes,or until the chicken is golden brown and just cooked.Repeat with the remaining chicken and drain in on a paper towel.
2.Reheat again with 1 tbsp of the oil and stir-fry with rest of the vegetables over medium heat for 4-5 minutes,or until the vegetables have softened slightly.Increase the heat to high and add the soy sauce ,sherry and oyster sauce.Toss the vegetables well in the sauce and bring to the boil.
3.Return the chicken to the wok and toss over to make sure it is entirely cooked through.Season well with salt,sugar and freshly cracked pepper.Toss the cashews and spring onion through the chicken mixture and serve immediately.

COOK'S FILE
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NOTE: If u want it spicy add some chilli sauce in the end.

December 02, 2008

CREAMY VEGGIE



Like to have this for a light dinner. Can make it in no time
Ingredients:
1/2 cup onion,chopped lengthwise
1/2 cup carrot,chopped lengthwise
1/2 cup celery,chopped lengthwise
1/2 cup zucchini,chopped lengthwise
1/2 cup corn
1 tsp chili paste
3 tbsp soar cream
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 tsp butter
4-5 sprigs fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Method
1.Boil water
2.Add carrot,celery and corn to the boiling water and drain the water once the vegetables are cooked.This might take about 10-15 minutes.
3.Refresh with cold water and keep aside
4.Heat butter,add onions,garlic and cook until golden brown
5.Add chilli paste,sour cream and milk and cook in a medium flame for 5 minutes
6.Add the boiled vegetables,zucchini,salt and pepper
5.Mix it well then finally garnish with parsley and cheese