ALMOND GUY DING

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This is a Cantonese recipe from a Chinese cooking course that I took in Chinatown 45 years ago. Don't let the long list of ingredients put you off. Once the ingredients are prepped the cooking is very fast and easy. My family was very fond of my Chinese dishes. Check out my recipe for Chow Mien. If you prep the vegetables the...

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1 1/2 boned and diced chicken breasts
2 stalk(s) celery, diced
1 medium cooking onion, diced
1-1 1/2 c frozen or fresh peas
1/2 c toasted almonds or cashews (unsalted)
3/4 c bamboo shoots, diced
1/2 c water chestnuts, diced (about 10)
4-5 chinese mushrooms or 3/4 c. fresh mushrooms, diced
1 Tbsp sherry (optional)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 - 1 c chicken stock
cornstarch to thicken
1 clove garlic
1 slice ginger root

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook.
  • 2. Heat wok (or large frying pan) on high heat - add oil. Add garlic and ginger. When the wok starts to smoke put in meat. Stir until white and remove from pan.
  • 3. Stir-fry in order: onion, celery, peas, mushrooms, seasonings and soy.
  • 4. Add cornstarch to a bit of water. Add chicken back to stir-fried vegetables and mix. Add chicken stock, cornstarch mixture and stir until thick.
  • 5. Add nuts and a squirt of oil. Serve. I like to serve over rice.

Veto Garcia
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of oil in the sauce.


Afia Dorothy
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the sauce.


Benjamin Mathews
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This dish was a bit too sour for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of vinegar in the sauce.


Liibaan Liibaan
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of salt in the sauce.


Sammy Dewo
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of chili pepper in the sauce.


Sadiya Khatun
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I made this dish with a variety of toppings, including green onions, cilantro, and peanuts. It was delicious! The toppings added a lot of flavor to the dish and they really made it pop. I will definitely be making this again with toppings.


Mx Jisan
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I made this dish with a variety of sauces, including soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and oyster sauce. It was delicious! The sauces added a lot of flavor to the dish and they really made it pop. I will definitely be making this again with sauces.


CluckZ
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I made this dish with a variety of spices, including cumin, coriander, and paprika. It was delicious! The spices added a lot of flavor to the dish and they really made it pop. I will definitely be making this again with spices.


Ann Nyambura
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I made this dish with a variety of vegetables, including carrots, celery, and onions. It was delicious! The vegetables added a nice crunch to the dish and they were a great way to get some extra nutrients. I will definitely be making this again with


Mieke Goldsmith
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I made this dish with quinoa instead of rice and it was delicious! The quinoa added a nutty flavor to the dish and it was a healthier option. I will definitely be making this again with quinoa.


Edith Mereekopane
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this dish with tofu instead of chicken. It was delicious! The tofu absorbed the flavors of the sauce perfectly. I will definitely be making this again with tofu.


Jade Greef
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I made this dish with brown rice instead of white rice and it was delicious! The brown rice added a nutty flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again with brown rice.


Jamey
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the sauce.


Matt Henry
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I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


rewan poudel
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it cooked in no time. The sauce was delicious and the almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Yousuf Hatiya
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I'm not a huge fan of almonds, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Odewole Femi
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The only change I made was to add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little bit of a kick. Yum!


Arslan Iqbal
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.