MAH GU GAI PIN (MOO GOO GAI PAN)

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This is the authentic Chinese version of Moo Goo Gai Pan. It means "fresh mushrooms cooked with sliced chicken." The difference being the ingredients and sauce. I find both versions delish!

Provided by Johnney

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

3 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 lb button mushroom, stems removed and caps cut into 1/4 inch slices
6 ounces snow peas, strings removed and cut into 1 by 1 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup bamboo shoot, cut into 1 by 1 1/2 inch pieces
4 water chestnuts, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chinese white rice wine or 1 tablespoon gin
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon chinese white rice wine or 1 teaspoon gin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
fresh ground white pepper, to taste
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2 by 1 1/2 nch strips
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
fresh ground white pepper, to taste
5 tablespoons chicken stock

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the marinade ingredients.
  • Add the chicken and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes.
  • Reserve.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and reserve.
  • Heat a wok over high heat for 30 seconds.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil and coat the wok with it using a spatula.
  • When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the ginger and salt and stir for 10 seconds.
  • Add the mushrooms and stir for 10 seconds.
  • Add the snow peas, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, transfer the mixture to a bowl, and reserve.
  • Wipe off the wok and spatula with paper towels.
  • Heat the wok over high heat for 20 seconds.
  • Add the remaining peanut oil and coat the wok with it using the spatula.
  • When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the garlic.
  • When it begins to brown, add the chicken and marinade.
  • Spread in a thin layer and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken over and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Drizzle the wine down the sides of the wok, stir into the chicken, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 more minute.
  • Add the reserved vegetables and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Make a well in the mixture, stir the sauce mixture, and pour inches Stir well and cook until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 30 seconds.
  • Turn off the heat, transfer to a heated platter, and serve.

Aniya Harris
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


Lisa Bees Knees
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was delicious.


Linda Marquez
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This was my first time making moo goo gai pan and it turned out great! The dish was easy to make and the end result was delicious.


Cheryl Demetreus
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I'm not a fan of Chinese food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Chandrakumar
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Isatou Camara
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend using a different cut of chicken next time.


Muazu Aminu
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This was my first time making moo goo gai pan and it was a success! The dish was easy to make and the end result was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hizb Ullah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tobi Adeniyi
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was thick and flavorful.


JACKLINE ZAWEDDE
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I'm not usually a fan of Chinese food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ifeoluwa Susan
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the end result is delicious. I especially liked the addition of the bamboo shoots and water chestnuts, which gave the dish a nice crunch.


Mitesh mitesh
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This was a wonderful dish! I made it for a dinner party last night and everyone raved about it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.