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Chicken With Asparagus (Lee Sun Gai Kau)
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 lb Fresh asparagus
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Fermented black beans
- 1 x Clove garlic, crushed
- 3 Tbsp. Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 3/4 c. Water
- 3/4 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Cool water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Thin soy sauce
- 1 x Green onion, slivered Dash of pepper
Directions
- 1. Bone and remove skin from chicken. Cut into 1"x 1 1/2" pcs.
- 2. Add in "seasoning" to chicken and mix well.
- 3. Cut off and throw away the last 2 " at the base end of the asparagus. Then, cut each spear diagonally into 2" lengths. Wash and drain.
- 4. Wash black beans thoroughly (at least 2 rinses). Mash the beans and mix with the crushed garlic.
- 5. Heat wok. Add in 2 Tbsp. oil. Stir-fry the seasoned chicken for 5 min. Set aside.
- 6. Reheat wok. Add in 1 Tbsp. oil and the black bean mix and cook for 1 minute.
- 7. Add in the asparagus and stir-fry for 2 min. Then add in salt, sugar, and water.
- 8. Add in the chicken and bring the mix to a boil.
- 9. Thicken with cornstarch mix (made with 3/4 Tbsp. cornstarch and 1 1/2 Tbsp. cool water). Cook for 1 minute, and serve.
- NOTE: Don't try to substitute canned asparagus!
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