Stir Fried Broccoli Water Chestnuts Recipe 45

Steps:

• Trim the florets off the broccoli, and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the broccoli stalks with a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer skin, and slice 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal. Set aside.
• Whisk together 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat a large wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, and swirl to coat the wok. Once the oil begins to smoke, add the broccoli florets and stems. Cook, stirring constantly, until browned around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of water to steam the broccoli, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 2 minutes more. Push the broccoli to the edges of the pan, forming an empty well in the center. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, then the scallions, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes, and stir until aromatic, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the soy mixture, and stir until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is coated, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, add the sesame oil and stir to coat. Serve with rice.
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Steps:

• Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches from heating element. Stir together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in beef and broccoli to evenly coat. Spread mixture in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Broil, rotating sheet halfway through, until beef is sizzling and browned in places and broccoli is charred and crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in water chestnuts. Serve over rice, drizzled with pan juices and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Steps:

• Stir-fry broccoli in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add water chestnuts and their liquid. Cover, reduce heat and steam until broccoli is crisp-tender, 3to 5 minutes. Season with soy sauce and ginger to taste.

Steps:

• Over high heat in very large, dry skillet or wok, add the chicken strips and cook stirring for about 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and stir fry until crisp tender.
• Serve over rice or lo mein noodles.
• In saucepan, combine all ingredients, except the cornstarch and water. Cook for 45 minutes over medium heat. Place cornstarch in bowl and slowly add water, stirring constantly, until it becomes a paste. Slowly add the paste mixture to the pot, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Add sauce to the stir fry mixture before serving.

Steps:

• Spray wok or 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray (or cooking oil); heat until hot.
• Add gingeroot and garlic; stir-fry for about 1 minute or until light brown.
• Add the broccoli, carrots, and onion; stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Stir in the broth and salt; cover and cook about 3 minutes or until the carrots are crisp-tender.
• Mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into the vegetable mixture.
• Cook and stir for approximately 10 seconds or until thickened.
• Add water chestnuts, mushrooms and oyster sauce; cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Serves 4.

Steps:

• Now, it looks like a lot, but it is very easy. Just start each step and honestly it doesn't take any time.
• Chicken Marinade -- In a small bowl, add the egg white, corn starch and soy sauce and whisk well. Add the chicken and toss well to combine. Just set off to the side on the counter. The chicken will come to room temp as it marinates. I like to let it set 30-45 minutes. This gives you time to prepare everything else.
• Cashews -- This only takes a few minutes. In the same large pan you are going to cook the chicken in (I prefer non stick), add the oil and bring to medium heat. Add the cashews and cook 2-3 minutes until golden brown (stirring often). Once they are done, remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. They don't need chopping, so they are ready to go. Wipe out the pan as you will be using this to make the chicken.
• Sauce -- In a small bowl or even a measuring cup, add the chicken broth, soy sauce, sherry wine, sugar, red pepper flakes and set to the side. Don't add the scallions yet.
• Rice -- Start the rice as the chicken only takes a few minutes to cook. I use a quick cooking rice, but feel free to use your favorite. Right at the end of cooking, add in the water chestnuts. I make this ahead and just cover and set off to the side.
• Chicken -- Time to stir fry! This is quick so make sure you have the sauce nearby, the cashews and the rice is done. Heat that large pan up one more time. Now a wok is great if you have one, but not necessary. Add 1 tablespoon each peanut (or whatever you have) and sesame oil (don't leave out the sesame oil (it gives this dish great flavor) and bring to medium/high heat - high heat. Scoop the chicken out of the marinade, but use a slotted spoon, you don't want to get extra marinade in the pan. You can also strain it in a colander if you want. A slotted spoon works great and much easier. Add it to the hot oil and stir fry on each side until golden brown. It won't take more than 4-5 min tops. They cook very quick and you don't want to over cook them.
• Right before they are done, add in the scallions, red pepper strips and cashews. Stir to combine and then add in the sauce. Cook just a minute or two until the sauce is bubbly and thick. The pepper will still be a bit crunchy but tender and the chicken will be tender and done.
• NOTE: If you like the sauce a bit thicker, mix 1 teaspoon cold water with 1 teaspoon corn starch and add to the dish. And cook just a minute -- this will thicken it up quickly.
• Serve -- Just top this wonderful chicken and sauce over the water chestnut rice. As I mentioned, I love a Napa cabbage salad with carrots and a sesame dressing for a side, but add your favorites. This really may look like a lot, but they are all simple steps. Just follow the steps for a quick nice dinner. ENJOY!
• Note: Time to make includes marinating.

Steps:

• Butter fly the shrimp by cutting along the backside, but not all the way through.
• Place the shrimp in a bowl and add the egg white, cornstarch and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
• Mix well.
• The consistency should be silky and the color milky.
• In a large wok, heat 2 cups of the oil to 280 °.
• Turn the shrimp gently in the poaching oil. When they are white and fluffy, remove them with a stainless steel strainer.
• Place the cooked shrimp in a colander to drain.
• In a small saucepan, mix the chicken broth, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, garlic, ginger, sugar, and chili paste.
• Stir well.
• Bring the garlic sauce to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer.
• In a clean wok, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil to smoking.
• Add the sliced water chestnuts and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• Add the garlic sauce, stir, and bring to a boil.
• Mix together the cornstarch and cold water and stir the mixture into the wok and bring to a boil.
• Stir until thickened and add the shrimp.
• Toss and stir 3 times until well coated.
• Stir in the sliced scallions and serve.