Chicken Chop Suey

Chicken Chop Suey

Chicken Chop Suey

If you’ve ever wondered why your chicken doesn’t  taste as soft and tender like the chicken from your favourite Chinese Take out, well, I’m going to reveal the secret here. It’s what the Chinese call Velveting and this little trick makes the chicken almost like velvet.

The secret ingredient they use is something you’ll have in your pantry for sure. it’s Bicarbonate of Soda (Baking Soda), yes, that’s right. Place chicken in a bowl, sprinkle over baking soda. Use your fingers to mix making sure the chicken is coated all over, then set aside for 20 minutes, no longer. (otherwise it gets too tender and falls apart when cooking)an get too tender). Rinse well, pat excess water with paper towels, set aside. You’ll be amazed the difference this makes.

Follow my recipe and I guarantee you’ll have the best Chicken Chop Suey ever.

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Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Mains

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories per Serving 448

Author: :Mai Ling

Ingredients

• 200 g cooked chicken cut into bite size pieces
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 stick celery cut into 2.5cm Pieces
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbls oil NOT Olive Oil
• ¼ tsp `pepper White
• 240 ml hor water
• Small handful bean sprouts canned will do
• ½ can water chestnuts
• 1 tbls Cornflour in cold water to a paste
• 2 tbls soy sauce Light

DISCLAIMER

I recommend using the Metric measurements (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.

Instructions

• Heat the oil in a very hot wok/pan and brown the onion and celery.
• Add the chicken and seasonings, cook quickly until nicely coloured.
• Add the hot water, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Now add the bean sprouts and water chestnuts, stir to mix well.
• Mix the cornflour with a little cold water to make a thin slurry, like single cream and add this together with the soy sauce. Cook, stirring all the time to prevent sticking for a few minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
• Serve at once with steamed/boiled rice

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Tags: Asian, Chicken, noodles

Category: Asian, Chicken, Chinese, Cuisine, Main Courses, Meat, Pasta, Recipes