Best 5 Almond Boneless Chicken Wor Su Gai Recipes
Almond boneless chicken wor su gai is a renowned Cantonese dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy almonds, and a rich savory sauce. The hallmark of this dish lies in the delicate balance between the sweet and savory flavors, enhanced by the aroma of Chinese sausage. It's a classic dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. In this definitive guide, we'll embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of creating the perfect almond boneless chicken wor su gai, exploring variations, ingredient selection, and cooking techniques to elevate your culinary skills and impress your friends and family.
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WARR-SHU-GAI ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN
Warr Shu Gai or Almond Boneless Chicken, like chop suey, is a Chinese-inspired American dish. So far as I have been able to determine, it originated in Detroit. It was a favorite dish of my childhood there. Every Cantonese restaurant in the area serves it, but I've never been able to find it outside of Michigan. Descriptions of it to Chinese restaurant personnel elsewhere have been met with blank stares.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Chicken Breast
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth, mushrooms (if desired), butter, soy sauce and bouillon granules.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Let boil 1 minute. Keep warm.
- Prepare batter: Beat together cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg and water until smooth.
- Coat each piece of chicken with batter.
- Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet or wok to the depth of 1/2 inch; heat to 375 degrees.
- Cook coated chicken pieces in oil, turning once, until golden -- 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drain on pa per towels.
- Cut chicken diagonally into strips.
- Reassemble strips in chicken breast shapes and place on a bed of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds and green onion.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.
- Makes four to six servings.
- It's been some time since I last made this, but I recall that the batter seemed not quite the same, but the rest is authentic. This can also be made with duck, in which case it becomes Warr Shu Opp.
CHICKEN ALMOND SOO GUY
This is my absolute favourite dish to order when eating out. I found this on the web, posted by Amelie in Quebec, and it sounds like the real deal. Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005, I have not tried to make this one yet! Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Leslie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Mix soy sauce, ginger, salt and garlic salt.
- Marinate chicken strips in the soy mixture for 30 minutes.
- In a frying pan or a wok, heat peanut oil to 375°F .
- Fry first amount of (blanched) almonds until golden.
- Drain well and reduce almonds to a powder.
- Prepare frying dough:.
- Using a fork, beat eggs.
- Still using a fork, beat in cold water, flour, salt, cornstarch and sugar.
- Dough will be a little lumpy.
- Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Add powdered almonds to dough mixture.
- Dip marinated chicken strips into frying dough/almonds mixture.
- Drain lightly and fry into very hot oil, until golden brown.
- Arrange chicken strips onto a serving plate garnished with fresh parsley sprigs, lemon slices and toasted almonds.
- Serve, coated with plum sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1128.6, Fat 69.1, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 279.9, Sodium 4159.3, Carbohydrate 79.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 52
ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN (WOR SU GAI)
This almond boneless chicken recipe, also known as War Su Gai or chicken soo guy was given to me by my Aunt, who many years ago, when I was a child introduced me to Chinese cuisine. This was served in a popular Detroit Chinese restaurant and it was actually the first Chinese food that I ever ate. I loved it then and love it now. Takes some time and prep but well worth the effort.
Provided by Laura Yoder @lkyoder34
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and sherry and marinate for 15 minutes. While chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce. Mix together the cornstarch and water in a small saucepan until smooth. Gradually mix in the chicken broth, mushrooms,soy sauce, butter and boullion granules. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for 1 minute, and keep warm. To prepare batter: Beat together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg and water until smooth. Coat each piece of chicken with the batter. Heat large skillet or wok and add oil to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat to 375 degrees. Cook coated chicken pieces in oil until they are golden brown, turning once. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Drain the chicken on a tempura rack if you have one or on a paper towel. Cut the fried chicken in diagonal strips. Reassemble the strips into a chicken breast shape and place on a bed of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and green onions. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.
CHINESE ALMOND CHICKEN
Hope this helps! Tender chicken, vegetables, and fried almonds, bathed in a soy based sauce, tastes just like a Chinese restaurant favorite.
Provided by MELANIEB211
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the soy sauce, salt, cornstarch, and sherry in a large bowl. Stir in chicken; cover and refrigerate.
- Heat 1 1/2 cups of the peanut oil in a large, deep skillet. Fry almonds in the oil until golden, about 1 minute. Drain fried almonds on a paper towel.
- Drain all but 3 tablespoons of oil from the skillet. Stir in the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, celery, onion, and water chestnuts. Cook and stir vegetables for 1 minute. Remove from skillet.
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in the skillet. Cook and stir the marinated chicken in hot oil until no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cooked vegetables, chicken stock, and reserved soy sauce mixture; simmer until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in fried almonds before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 847.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN (WOR SU GAI)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and sherry and marinate for 15 minutes. While chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce. Mix together the cornstarch and water in a small saucepan until smooth. Gradually mix in the chicken broth, mushrooms (if using), chicken fat or butter, soy sauce, and bouillon granules. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for 1 minute, and keep warm.To prepare batter: Beat together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, and water until smooth. Coat each piece of chicken with the batter. Heat deep fryer and add oil to a depth of 1/2-inch. Heat to 375 degrees. Cook coated chicken pieces in oil until they are golden, turning them once. This should take about 5 - 7 minutes. Drain the chicken on a tempura rack if you have one, or on paper towels. Cut the chicken diagonally into strips. Reassemble the strips into chicken breast shapes and place on a bed of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds and green onion. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. If possible, try to use organic or local ingredients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: If you don't have a specific recipe in mind, feel free to experiment with different flavors and ingredients. You might be surprised at what you create!
- Pay attention to the cooking times: Each recipe will have specific cooking times. Be sure to follow them carefully to ensure that your dish is cooked properly.
- Garnish your dish: A simple garnish can make a big difference in the presentation of your dish. Try adding a sprinkle of chopped herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or a few slices of lemon.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can easily create a delicious Almond Boneless Chicken Wor Su Gai at home. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Serve it with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal. You can also find many other great recipes in the article, so be sure to check them out!
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