This Chinese Ginger Chicken stir fry goes great alongside a warm bowl of Jasmine rice and can be made in less than 20 minutes. You can use just about any type of vegetable also, today I choose celery!
This recipe calls for a fair amount of celery, and is gluten free. However you can add other fresh vegetables if you prefer.
Such as diced carrots, snow peas, broccoli etc.
I have tried many different vegetable varieties and really am fond of using just celery for this dish. While my partner much prefers it with red and green peppers, to each their own.
Also it’s very important to use fresh ginger, the fresher the better. If you do not have that on hand you can use powdered however it’s just not as good.
Also it’s best to use a wok or frying pan to make this, besides that there really is no special technique to this dish.
You are just simply making the sauce, prepare the vegetables and chicken and you’re good to go.
Healthy and easy chinese food can be made at home any night of the week.
So get out your chopsticks prepare some rice on the side and enjoy fresh homemade chinese at home 🙂
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This Chinese Peppered Shrimp stir fry is easy to make and is packed full of crispy red and green peppers and is sautéed in a special black peppered sauce.
Your going to want to pull out the chop sticks for this one.
WHAT IS PEPPER SHRIMP
Black Pepper Shrimp is a popular Chinese dish that is made with shrimp and a mixture of vegetables that is typically served with rice or on it’s own. It has a special sauce that it is made in, which makes it super tasty!
In which I will share with you below in the recipe card!
This dish is made in our home often and is definitely up there on our list of favorite Asian dishes.
You can make this in a large non stick skillet or wok, since the whole dish comes together in under 15 minutes you really can skip the take-out tonight with this one.
So what are you waiting for? By the time you dial up your local restaurant, you can have this delicious and authentic Black Pepper Shrimp stir fry on the table in no time.
You can always add fresh calamari to this dish as well if you’d like. And if your really feeling bold, go ahead a throw a chicken breast in too.
The only real difference from this dish and those served in the restaurants is that this typically arrives to the table on a hot sizzling hot plate.
And unlike my other black pepper recipe on this blog, we do not have to tenderize anything so that step is omitted here.
We hardly ever order this dish from the restaurant anymore, because mine is better. That is unless we know the restaurant well and know they make it just as good.
Plus by eating this type of dish, you never have to feel guilty by overindulging. Because this is a super healthy meal that is packed full nutrients and contains should no msgs. Just make sure the soya sauce you use says that on the label and you will be in business.
I like to serve this with jasmine rice on the side and will use a mini rice cooker to cook the rice. Just set it ahead of time and it will be ready when the dish is completed.
I hope you give it a try there really isn’t much too it!
And stay tuned to this blog for more Healthy Chinese Recipes to come in the following months 🙂
Meal Prep Idea: Make enough to create a few meal prep bowls for the week ahead
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What makes my Chicken Chow Mein authentic? Well you are just going to have to read on to find out. The hardest part about making homemade Chow Mein is “chopping those vegetables”. Once you have that part done, along with marinating the chicken.
WHERE TO BUY CHOW MEIN NOODLES
Typically fresh Chow Mein noodles can be found in the fresh isles of your supermarket and the dry in the international isle. This recipe can also be made with just about any meat such as Chinese pork, beef or shrimp. OR make it vegetarian, which is also fantastic too!
Plus, if you like a little more heat to your dish then feel free to add some red pepper chili flakes or some fresh chili paste during the cooking process.
I have experimented with a few Chow Mein recipes over the years and promise you your going to love this one.
It contains a few fresh ingredients such as whole chicken breasts, shredded cabbage, Bok choy, green onions, carrots and fresh Cho Mein noodles.
You can always use dried Chow Mein noodles those will produce a more crispy chow Mein. I like to make it both ways so that part is up to you!
So what makes this Chow Mein authentic?
It is the fresh Cho Mein noodles which are tossed in the most delicious sauce. Along with the shredded ingredients! You may be more familiar with chopped carrots, however most authentic dishes call for those carrots to be shredded.
Chow Mein is one of my favorite Asian dishes, I will order it Everytime I go to my favorite Asian restaurant and I will also order it when I try new Asian restaurants.
Some restaurants make their Chow Mein better than others, typically it has allot to do with the type of ingredients that are added to the noodles.
My all time favorite Chow Mein dish would have to be seafood then chicken, today I am sharing the chicken one.
Very soon I will share how I make the seafood one, which contains fresh calamari and shrimp.
I like to make my Chow Mein with fresh steamed noodles sometime and did for this recipe. However both steamed and dry are good and will work well for this recipe.
Note: Using a low sodium chicken stock and soya sauce will cut down on the salt intake for this dish.
Also if your wanting a crispy chow mein stir fry, then see this recipe below will suit your taste!
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Making this Black Bean Beef Stir fry is easy because it uses a pre-made sauce. There are a few pre-made black bean sauces on the market. My favorite is Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce.
I used to order this dish every time from our local Chinese restaurant,
Making at home myself save a ton of money vs ordering takeout. Plus, I like to add more peppers than most restaurants add, making it all the more better.
You can add more peppers or onions as desired. Make them thin or thick as preferred!
WHAT IS BLACK BEAN BEEF
It is a popular Chinese dish that has marinated beef and vegetables all cooked together in fermented black bean sauce.
HOW TO MAKE BLACK BEAN BEEF
You want to use either a Wok or Large frying pan
Then you will want to either have sliced beef or slice it yourself and place it into a shallow bowl to marinade (see recipe card below for marinating instructions)
Once the beef has marinaded add it to the wok and sauté till cooked, remove and set aside
Add in the vegetables along with beef stock and black bean sauce and sauté on medium heat till the vegetables are tender
Toss back in the beef and toss all together to serve!
This delicious and authentic stir fry takes less than 30 minutes to make too, so what are you waiting for.
IS BLACK BEAN BEEF HEALTHY
Yes, it is packed full of fermented black beans, veggies and lean beef.
Follow along for a mouthwatering dinner that everyone is sure to love.
This dish can be made with shrimp or chicken too which is also amazing. I had to do this dish right, so I tried it a couple dozen recipes from many sources to come up with my favorite version.
It has all the flavors you have come to know and love in a black bean sauce, and goes great served over rice.
Start by cooking your rice, because the rest takes less than 15 minutes. I like to use a mini rice cooker, just set it and forget it.
Then you will want to start with chopping the vegetables first, then setting them aside. Cut your steak into slices and place in a large frying pan or wok, sauteing till the beef is no longer pink.
I don’t know about you but this vegetable mixture is perfect, some people like to add snow peas, and other veggies but that is not very authentic if you ask me. This is one of my favorite dishes and healthy too!
The fantastic flavors of garlic and black bean sauce gives this dish it’s amazing flavor, and the cornstarch helps to thicken it up just right. Even though there is garlic already in the black bean sauce, it is still nice to add 2 more cloves.
You will hardly notice it since the balance of the other flavors mellows it out nicely, so don’t be afraid to add more garlic.
I hope you give it a try. There really isn’t much too it!
This healthy meal is sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters, serve alongside a big bowl of jasmine rice.
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Skip the takeout tonight and try making this Black Bean Chicken Stir Fry instead. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and is inexpensive to make.
Skip the take out, this tasty dish can be served in under 30 minutes.
Making this Black Bean Beef Stir fry is easy because it uses a pre-made sauce. There are a few pre-made black bean sauces on the market. My favorite is Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce.
WHAT IS BLACK BEAN CHICKEN
It is a popular Chinese dish that has marinated chicken and vegetables all cooked together in fermented black bean sauce.
My dish here is made with red and green peppers, onions and chicken and then is tossed in a tasty black bean sauce.
I don’t know about you but this vegetable mixture is perfect, however you can add mushrooms, broccoli or snow peas if you like too!
HOW TO MAKE BLACK BEAN CHICKEN
You will want to start by cooking your rice, and then marinating your chicken.
Because the rest takes less than 15 minutes. I like to use a mini rice cooker, just set it and forget it.
Start by marinating he chicken first in water and cornstarch mixture then fry it in oil over medium heat just enough to cook it.
Next remove it from the wok/pan to sauté the vegetables in a black bean sauce mixture for a while.
Just before adding back together with the cooked chicken sauté all together for a few minutes before serving. Pretty easy huh!
This delicious and authentic stir fry takes less than 30 minutes to make too, so what are you waiting for.
Follow along for a mouthwatering dinner that everyone is sure to love.
Then simply chop up all the vegetables and cook according to the instructions below.
The fantastic flavors of garlic and black bean sauce gives this dish it’s amazing flavor, and the cornstarch helps to thicken it up just right.
Even though there is garlic already in the black bean sauce, it is still nice to add 2 more cloves.
You will hardly notice it since the balance of the other flavors mellows it out nicely, so don’t be afraid to add more garlic.
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This Crispy Fried Shrimp recipe is made with rice crispy and coconut flakes then is deep fried in a little oil that crisps it up just right.
This whole recipe can be made in less than 20 minutes, your going to love it!
Crispy fried shrimp is out of this world juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Looking for a salad to serve alongside? I would recommend my Quinoa and Avocado Saladwhich would go very well with this appetizer.
It’s, Monday which means we have a long haul to the weekend. And so I wanted to come up with a quick and delicious recipe for a weeknight.
And took a look in my freezer and found a large bag of shrimp and came up with this delicious recipe.
Which has turned out to be one of our new favorite shrimp recipes of all time.
These shrimp can be served as is or alongside just about any other dish.
As well you can serve them with your favorite sauce, such as tartar sauce or cocktail sauce.
Which would make these a great option to serve a crowd as an appetizer.
I also like to serve them with fresh lemon wedges as you can see in the recipes pictures. Once you try these shrimp, you will be hooked.
You can always substitute the rice Krispie’s for panko breadcrumbs if you do not have them on hand. However the rice Krispie’s are truly the better option.
Did you like this recipe? Try my other fan favorite shrimp recipes. Such as my “Garlic and Lime Shrimp” or my ” ” it’s delicious too!
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These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are sweet with a hint of spice. I like to serve them alongside a spicy mayo!
WHAT IS AIR FRYING?
Air frying is a healthy alternative to deep frying food. And most air fryers have been marketed in a way to make you think that this cooking technique is best for those who make a lot of those at home.
Well I am here to tell you that you do not need to just be a deep fried food lover to want to use this cooking method. RATHER if you love to bake food, then this is also a great alternative. And in most cases is much healthier than traditional baking methods.
Because air frying mimics deep fried foods but uses little to no oil. And if your cooking something fatty, the fat will drip away and off the food. So you can enjoy all the same deep – fried or baked foods that we have all come to know and love again but in a healthy way.
The air hot air is what cooks the food not the oil. If you have some frozen foods on hand, feel free to throw out any deep fryer you may have because the air fryer can now do the same job.
But it is not only frozen food that can be cooked this way, pretty much any food you can think of can.
This is my second AIR FRYER recipe that I have shared on this blog. And I hope you like it!
As you may know I have been on the fence for the past year about buying an air fryer.
Mainly because I do not eat a lot of deep fried foods and also because I could not fathom spending $200 plus for ONE.
So recently when I came across the Gotham air fryer, that does the exact same thing as an air fryer. I knew that I had to try it! So I’m now starting a Air Fryer collection of recipes on this blog because I have fallen in love with this NEW kitchen tool.
HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATO FRIES IN AN AIR FRYER?
Start by slicing the yam fries on a cutting board into 1/4 inch slices.
Once the yam is sliced into slim fries, place them into a large bowl and submerge in water.
Soak for a minimum of 30 minutes on the counter.
Then drain and place the fries in another bowl and season with cornstarch and toss to coat.
Drizzle the olive oil over top of the fries and season away!
Place the fries in or on the Air Fryer making sure they are not crowded, then allow it to do the Cooking.
Bake at 400 F for 30 minutes!
HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATO FRIES ON THE GOTHAM AIR CRISPER TRAY?
If your using the Gotham Steel Crisper I would advise to turn your oven to Conventional bake, which will make the fries more crispy.
Otherwise, if your oven does not have that setting you can simply place the crisper on the middle rack.
WHAT MAKES FRIES CRISPY?
The air flow that is create under and around the sweet potato fries. The more dryer they become the more crispy they will become. Also the thinner the fries the easier it is for them to become crispy, I like to cut mine about 1/4 to 1/2 of a inch thick.
Also surprisingly soak them in water beforehand helps to remove the starch as it soaks into the water. The starch is what hinders the moisture from escaping. Which in turn prevents the fries from burning to a crisp and keeps them moist inside and crispy on the out.
CAN I USE ANY KIND OF AIR FRYER?
YES! Air fryers promise that you can get that deep fried texture without all the grease.
If you have a table top Air Fryer all these recipes will work the same. Because Air Fryers all use the same type of cooking techniques.
IS AIR FRYER FRIES HEALTHY?
Yes, very. Since the hot air is doing all the frying, saving you from using oil. But also giving you a deep fried taste without all those trans fats. The food ends up crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.
If you have never used an air fryer, now is the best time to start. Because they are more affordable now than ever before.
Some people think that an Air Fryer is mostly for people who eat a lot of fried food. I admit I once was apart of that group, however I soon realised that if you like to bake foods too. Like I do, then the air fryer really cuts out a lot of the unnecessary fat.
Think of it, how do you typically eat fries? Deep fried of course. However with the air fryer it elevates the food and allows all that (FAT) to drip away, which creates a fat free crisp that you will love.
Plus if you use the Gotham Air Fryer it is super simple to clean, I am talking hard sticky food at the bottom of the tray just slides right off. No scrubbing at all is needed, it couldn’t be more simpular that this guys.
Another reason I like the Gotham Air Fryer is because it cooks more food than the typical table top Air Fryers. Because it has a lot of space on that large tray !
It tastes just like those in the restaurants, however it can be really tweaked to your personal liking.
So if you like more cashews add those, more broccoli vs carrots add those and so on.
I have experimented with a few Cashew Chicken recipes over the years and promise you your going to love this one.
I’m the type of lady that has to try every Cashew Chicken dish whenever we go out to eat. I do this to compare really. And this recipe really rises above the rest!
So go ahead and Skip the takeout tonight and learn to make this iconic dish in the comfort of your own home. Impress yourself, I know you can do it!
Cashew Chicken is one of my favorite Thai dishes, I will order it everytime I go to a Thai restaurant. Some prepare it so well and others not. Sometimes you will find it to sweet and others will not have enough cashews or will just crush them making it hard to notice.
So when I find a restaurant that does it well, I definitely will leave them a good review on tripadvisor.
I love making this dish at home though, and that is because I can really tweak it to my liking.
My dish is made with fresh chicken breasts, crispy broccoli, sliced carrots, fresh garlic and ginger and sauteed in an amazing asian sauce that you’re sure to love.
All the ingredients found in this dish can be located at pretty much any large grocery.
Once you learn to make this simple Cashew Chicken at home, you will be making it more often Guaranteed!
WHERE WAS CASHEW CHICKEN INVENTED
This is somewhat of a complicated question, today it is known to come from Thailand and is a very popular street food expectaill in Bangkok. However, most Thai people will say it was brought over by the chinese.
IS CASHEW CHICKEN GLUTEN FREE
No, Cashew Chicken is not Gluten free. Because of the Oyster sauce and other asian ingredients listed.
IS CASHEW CHICKEN HEALTHY
Yes, just look at all those vegetables and lean chicken meat in this dish. Also it is a great meal option for those on a Keto Diet. Because it is made with Skinless Chicken breasts and an array of vegetables.
The hardest part about making homemade Cashew Chicken is “chopping those vegetables”. Once you have that part done, the rest comes together in a snap.
This whole meal can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes.
HOW TO MAKE CASHEW CHICKEN STIR FRY
You can use a wok or skillet, I used a wok because that is what I had available.
First you will want to start by rinsing and slicing the chicken then again into medium bite size pieces.
Then add the chicken to the bowl and marinade with cornstarch, salt and shaoxing wine.
For a minimum of 30 minutes in the fridge.
Meanwhile, wash and prepare the vegetables. By dicing the broccoli florets along with the carrots.
Then bring a wok/pan of water to a bowl, turn down the heat and add the broccoli florets in flipping over and over for 30 seconds.
Remove with a strainer and set aside.
Do the same with the carrots.
Once the vegetables have been simmered, keep the water in the wok/pan.
Then add in the chicken, be careful not to stir too much as you don’t want to marinade to all come off.
Simmer in the water for roughly 5 minutes till the chicken has poached
Remove the chicken, strain and set up top of the vegetables.
Dump the water, then and the sauce to the same wok/pan.
Add back in the chicken and saute for 2 minutes before adding back in the vegetables.
Saute all together adding in the cornstarch/water mixture and saute till thick for another 2 minutes
Serve and enjoy!
HOW TO MAKE CASHEW CHICKEN SAUCE
Some people use Hoisin sauce in there sauce, I prefer Oyster which makes it less sweet.
Oyster Sauce – feel free to use Hoisin
Soy sauce
Cornstarch
Sesame oil
Shaoxing wine
Chicken stock or Vegetable
Sugar
White pepper
IS CASHEW CHICKEN SWEET
Cashew chicken should not be only sweet, however there are some places that make it sweet. Traditional Cashew Chicken should have a balance of flavors. Which make it sweet, spicy and savory!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CASHEW CHICKEN
Basmati rice goes really well alongside this dish.
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Notes: This recipe can also be made with just about any meat such as chinese pork, beef or shrimp. Plus, if you like a little more heat to your dish then feel free to add some red pepper chili flakes or some fresh chili paste.
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