ALMOND GUY DING

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This is a Cantonese recipe from a Chinese cooking course that I took in Chinatown 45 years ago. Don't let the long list of ingredients put you off. Once the ingredients are prepped the cooking is very fast and easy. My family was very fond of my Chinese dishes. Check out my recipe for Chow Mien. If you prep the vegetables the...

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1 1/2 boned and diced chicken breasts
2 stalk(s) celery, diced
1 medium cooking onion, diced
1-1 1/2 c frozen or fresh peas
1/2 c toasted almonds or cashews (unsalted)
3/4 c bamboo shoots, diced
1/2 c water chestnuts, diced (about 10)
4-5 chinese mushrooms or 3/4 c. fresh mushrooms, diced
1 Tbsp sherry (optional)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 - 1 c chicken stock
cornstarch to thicken
1 clove garlic
1 slice ginger root

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook.
  • 2. Heat wok (or large frying pan) on high heat - add oil. Add garlic and ginger. When the wok starts to smoke put in meat. Stir until white and remove from pan.
  • 3. Stir-fry in order: onion, celery, peas, mushrooms, seasonings and soy.
  • 4. Add cornstarch to a bit of water. Add chicken back to stir-fried vegetables and mix. Add chicken stock, cornstarch mixture and stir until thick.
  • 5. Add nuts and a squirt of oil. Serve. I like to serve over rice.

Mehedy Mohin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Julio Cisneros
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the sauce and it was much better. Overall, it was a good dish but I would make some adjustments next time.


Tshimologo Keaoleboga
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I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out great! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dinesh Bhadur
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Avery Howard
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ruhul. Savar7777
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the sauce and it was much better. Overall, it was a good dish but I would make some adjustments next time.


Logan Zeiler
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I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out great! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Almustapha said
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr. C K
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dennis Ben
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the sauce and it was much better. Overall, it was a good dish but I would make some adjustments next time.


Mandy Kenny
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I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out great! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Whitney Truesdale
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jadella Leonard
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Paulette Niwemuhoza
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the sauce and it was much better. Overall, it was a good dish but I would make some adjustments next time.


Asghar
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I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out great! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


You Tuber King
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nurul afser fahad Nelad babu
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


BANA AHLAHAYAM
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The almonds added a nice crunch and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.