CANTONESE MOO GOO GAI PAN
Make and share this Cantonese Moo Goo Gai Pan recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, salt, sugar and pepper and stir well into a smooth sauce; set aside.
- Place a bowl next to the stove to hold chicken temporarily after its initial cooking in the pan.
- Heat a wok or large deep skillet over high heat.
- Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat pan.
- Add garlic and ginger and toss well, until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- Add chicken and spread into a single layer, cook until most of the edges turn white, about 1 minute.
- Toss well and cook until most pieces have changed color outside but are still not done, less than 1 minute.
- Transfer to reserved bowl, leaving behind as much oil as possible.
- Add mushrooms to pan and spread out as much as possible; cook for 1 minute and then toss well.
- Return chicken and any juices to the pan, toss well, and cook, tossing occasionally, for 1 minute more.
- Add snow peas and water chestnuts.
- Cook, tossing occasionally, for 1 minute more.
- Stir soy sauce mixture and add to pan, pour in around sides.
- When it heats up and begins to bubble, toss well and cook, tossing once or twice, until it thickens into a glistening sauce on chicken and vegetables.
- Add sesame oil and toss once more.
- Transfer to a serving plate; serve hot.
- May serve over hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 919.5, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 14.4
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Anto_Moos
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good.
Xiomara ortiz
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Chinese food, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!
naomi hayward
[email protected]This is the best Moo Goo Gai Pan recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the dish I get from my favorite Chinese restaurant.
Jography Creation
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for Chinese takeout.
kainat Abdul Samad
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sikendar Gautam
[email protected]I added some extra vegetables to the dish, such as broccoli and carrots. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.
Naveed Bajwa
[email protected]I'm not a fan of snow peas, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still delicious.
sabbir ahammad
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and authentic Moo Goo Gai Pan.
Akon Akalicious
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted tofu for the chicken. It turned out great!
dahlee M
[email protected]I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort. This dish is amazing!
Rose Kitten
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.
The Food Grinch
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was good.
Shakira aktar Runa
[email protected]I've tried many Moo Goo Gai Pan recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is incredible.
Sarita Tolange
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Chinese food, but this dish was amazing! The flavors were perfect.
jasper jacobs
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Moo Goo Gai Pan. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
ruman hasan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor.
Fedex Man
[email protected]My family loved this Moo Goo Gai Pan! The sauce was delicious and the chicken was tender. I will definitely be making this again.