MAH GU GAI PIN (MOO GOO GAI PAN)
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
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.
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Aniya Harris
harris@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.
Lisa Bees Knees
k-l69@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was delicious.
Linda Marquez
l_m@yahoo.comThis 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
demetreusc@yahoo.comI'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
chandrakumar0@yahoo.comThis 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
i@yahoo.comThe chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend using a different cut of chicken next time.
Muazu Aminu
aminu_muazu@yahoo.comThis 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
hizb-u84@gmail.comI 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
tobi56@hotmail.co.ukThis 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
j-zawedde20@gmail.comI'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
i12@gmail.comThis 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
m_m100@hotmail.comThis 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.