Chicken filled with bird´s nest Chicken filled with bird´s nest   Ingredients: 1 cup bird´s nest 1 quart water 1 chicken, about 4 pounds 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon light soy sauce Preparation: Soak the bird´s nest in cold water for 3 hours.  Drain.  Boil in 1 quarter water for 15 minutes.  Remove the bird´s nest and run cold water through it.  Pick out all the feathers and dirt.   Bone the chicken without breaking the skin.  Stuff the bird´s nest into the cavity of the chicken.  Place the chicken in a deep heatproof

Braised chicken with chinese mushroom sauce Braised chicken with chinese mushroom sauce Ingredients: 16 Chinese black mushrooms 1/4 cup golden needles 3 scallions 1 slice gingerroot, the size of a half-dollar 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 chicken, about 3 pounds 1 ball preserved turnip Oil for deep-frying 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 quart water 2 teaspoons sugar Dash of pepper 1 tablespoon dry sherry 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water Preparation: Soak the mushrooms in water for 30 minutes or until soft.  Squeeze gently to remove excess water.  Discard the tough stems and slice into 1/8-inch strips. Pour

Chinese chicken roll Chinese rolls: Ingredients: 8 Chinese black mushrooms 1 pound boned and skinned chicken breast 1/4 pound ground pork 1/4 cup diced bamboo shoots 1 cup diced Chinese cabbage (bok choy) 2 scallions 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon light soy sauce Dash of pepper 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 egg white 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 pound lace fat ( or spring roll wrappers) Oil for deep-frying Preparation: Soak the mushrooms in water for 30 minutes or until soft.  Squeeze to remove the excess moisture from the mushrooms.  Discard the tough stems and dice the mushrooms

Curried chicken Curried chicken. Try this delicious chinese chicken with curry. Ingredients: 1/4 cup sliced onions 2 tablespoons curry powder or to taste 1/2 pound boned chicken, sliced into 1-inch squares 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon sugar Dash of pepper Preparation: Heat a frying pan with oil over medium heat.  Add the onions, then sprinkle the curry powder on top of the onions.  Toast in this manner for 2 minutes.  Add the chicken and stir for 1 minute but do not allow the curry

Almond chicken Gai Ding Almond chicken Gai Ding is a  hearty dinner ready in less than 30 minutes! Enjoy this filling recipe featuring chicken, fish, veggies and almonds . A delicious almond chicken recipe. Ingredients: 1/4 cup almonds Oil for deep-frying 1/2 pound boned chicken 1/2 cup button mushrooms 1/2 pound Chinese cabbage (bok choy) 4 water chestnuts 1 dozen snowpeas 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/2 cup diced bamboo shoots 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water Dash of pepper 1/4 teaspoon sugar Preparation: Deep-fry

Sweet and sour chicken Sweet and sour chicken. Sweet and sour chicken is a typical Chinese-American dish or snack. Chicken is essentially breaded and deep-fried white meat chicken strips. Ingredients: 1/2 chicken, about 1 1/2 pounds 1 slice canned pineapple 1/4 cup rred wine vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce Dash of pepper Oil for deep-frying 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste 1 clove crushed garlic 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water Preparation: Cut the chicken into 1-inch squares.  Slice the pineapple into 1-inch pieces. 

Chicken cooked in rice Chicken cooked in rice Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw rice 3 cups water 5 Chinese black mushrooms 1 ball preserved turnip 3/4 pound boned chicken 1 teaspoon light soy sauce 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce 2 teaspoons dry sherry 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon shredded ginger-root 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon sugar Preparation: Wash the rice and put it in a pot with the water. Soak the mushrooms in water for 30 minutes or until soft.  Discard the tough stems and slice the mushrooms into thin strips. 

Steamed chicken with tea melon Steamed chicken with tea melon Ingredients: 1/2 chicken, about 1  1/2 pounds 2 ounces cellophane noodles 6 scallions 1/2 cup shredded tea melon 1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon rendered chicken fat or peanut oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon dry sherry Preparation: Chop the chicken into 1-inch chunks.  Soak the noodles in cold water for at least 30 minutes.  Chop the scallions into 1-inch lenghts. Combine all the ingredients in a heatproof bowl.  Steam over rapidly boiling water for 20 minutes. Summary

  Moo Goo Gai Peen Moo Goo Gai Peen 1/2 pound boned chicken breast 12 snow peas 1/2 cup button mushrooms 1/2 pound Chinese cabbage (bok choy) 4 water chestnuts 2 tablespoons peanut oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sliced bamboo shoots 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water Dash of pepper 1/4 teaspoons sugar Preparation: Poach the chicken for 20 minutes.  Allow it to cool and then slice into pieces measuring 1/8 by 1 1/2 by 1 inch. String the show peas.  Slice the mushrooms, cabbage, and water chestnuts as thin as possible. Heat a

  Cantonese lemon chicken – Cantonese lemon chicken – Ingredients: 8 chinese black mushrooms 2 lemons 1/4 cup shredded bamboo shoots 1 teaspoon lemon extract 4 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons light soy sauce 1/4 cup chicken stock or water 2 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 1 chicken, about 3 pounds Oil for deep-frying 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/4 cup shredded gingerroot 1/4 cup rendered chicken fat 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water Preparation: Soak the mushrooms in water for 30 minutes or until they are soft.  Drain and shred finely. Discard the