Chiu Chow Style Satay Chicken

Ingredients

1/2 lb boneless chicken meat
1 1b gai lan
several slices of ginger
2 stalks spring onions, sectioned
2-1/2 tbsp satay paste

Marinade

1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp chicken broth mix

Sauce

dash of sesame oil
pinch of pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
1/3 cup of water

Seasoning for gai lan

1 cup of water
1 tsp ginger juice
1 tsp wine
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Method

  1. Wash and section the gai lan.
  2. Stir-fry gai lan with 3 tbsp oil until it becomes soft. Add seasoning and cook briefly. Remove the gai lan to a serving plate. Discard the sauce.
  3. Wash the chicken. Wipe dry and cut into pieces. Add marinade and set aside for 10 minutes. Blanch chicken in hot oil or boiling water until nearly cooked. Remove and drain.
  4. Saute the satay paste and ginger with 2 tbsp oil. Add chicken and stir-fry until fully cooked. Add sauce and spring onions. Mix well and put on the gai lan in the plate. Serve hot.

Source: Chiu Chow Cuisine


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