The First Recipe in Mastering The Complete Asian Cookbook

This is a post that I had meant to share with you all last year when I was attempting to start blogging again.... I thought I'd finish it up :)

January 2012

Gilbert and I are moving in with each other on February 1st, and in preparation we've been buying a TON of apartment things..... like a bed, table, towels.... and of course a Rice Maker (clearly more because we love kitchen gadgets than actual need).

One of the unexpected results of getting a rice maker has been jumpstarting my Life List, as one of my goals is to cook every single recipe in The Complete Asian Cookbook.

Two nights ago marked the first recipe Gilbert and I tackled....

What we chose?

Sai Lan Far Fai Pin To Yan- Chicken with Walnuts and Broccoli

Cooking with Anne

Ingredients:
For Chicken:
1 1/2 lbs Chicken Breasts, cut into 1/2 inch squares
3 tsp Cornstarch
1/2 tsp Five Spice Powder
1/2 tsp Salt

For Walnuts
Oil for deep drying
1 cup peeled Walnuts

For Stir-Fry
4 tbsp Vegetable Oil
4 oz tender Broccoli 
1 1/2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 Garlic Clove, crushed
2 tbsp Chinese Wine (or Dry Sherry)
1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
1 tsp Sugar
2 tsp Cornstarch
2 tbsp Cold Water

Directions:

Seasoning the Chicken

1) Sift cornstarch, five spice powder and salt over cut chicken, mix well.  Set aside.

Fried Walnuts

2) Heat oil and deep fry walnuts over a moderate heat until golden.  Lift out and drain on paper towel.

Fried Broccoli

Frying Chicken

3) Heat 2 tbsp of oil in wok and quickly stir-fry the broccoli over high heat for 3 minutes until barely tender.  Lift onto plate.




4) Add remaining oil to wok, fry ginger and garlic for a dew seconds, then add chicken and fry, stirring constantly, over high heat until chicken changes colour (this will take only 2-3 minutes).  Add remaining ingredients mixed together and stir over heat until liquid boils and thickens.

Chicken with Walnuts and Broccoli

5) Remove from heat, mix in walnuts and broccoli and serve immediately.







What's your favorite Chicken and Broccoli recipe?