Chicken With Asparagus (lee Sun Gai Kau)
Ingredients:
1
lb
Chicken thighs
1
Green onion, slivered
1
ts
Thin soy sauce
1
ts
Sugar
1
ts
Salt
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SEASONING ---------
1 1/2
tb
Cold water
3/4
ts
Cornstarch
3/4
c
Water
1
ts
Sugar
1/2
ts
Salt
3
tb
Oil
1
Clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2
tb
Fermented black beans
1 1/2
lb
Fresh asparagus
Dash of pepper
Method:
1.
Bone and remove skin from chicken.
Cut into 1"x 1 1/2" pieces.
2.
Add "seasoning" to chicken and mix well.
3.
Cut off and discard the last 2 " at the base end of the asparagus.
Then, cut each spear diagonally into 2" lengths.
Wash and drain.
4.
Wash black beans thoroughly (at least 2 rinses).
Mash the beans and mix with the crushed garlic.
5.
Heat wok.
Add 2 tablespoon oil.
Stir-fry the seasoned chicken for 5 minutes.
Set aside.
6.
Reheat wok.
Add 1 tablespoon oil and the black bean mixture and cook for 1 minute.
7.
Add the asparagus and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Then add salt, sugar, and water.
8.
Add the chicken and bring the mixture to a boil.
9.
Thicken with cornstarch mixture (made with 3/4 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 1/2 tablespoon cold water).
Cook for 1 minute, and serve.
NOTE: Do not try to substitute canned asparagus!