Moo Goo Gai Peen

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 skillet or wok and add the peanut oil and salt.  Just before the oil begins to smoke, add all teh vegetables and stir-fry for 1/2 minute.  Add the water.  Cover and cook for 2 minutes.  Add the chicken, cornstarch mixture, pepper, and sugar.  Stir until the sauce has thickened.

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