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 Vietnamese Salad Vermicelli is made with rice noodles and is the Ultimate Summer Dish that is always served with fresh veggies that are then topped with a grilled meat of your choice and has an authentic fish sauce / dressing for serving.
Never made a Vietnamese salad before? No problem! This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating a delicious, healthy salad in the comfort of your own kitchen. It also will show you how to make homemade Vietnamese Salad Dressing to go on top of this salad.
WHAT IS VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD CALLED
(Bun Bo Xao) in Vietnamese. Vietnamese Salad Vermicelli is a refreshing and healthy dish to serve on a hot summer day.
This flavorful and versatile recipe is packed with fresh herbs and veggies, protein, and a tangy dressing that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling refreshed.
Thai Vermicelli salad can also have the addition of grilled pork and shrimp as well. If you would like to create that, simple grill some shrimp or sliced pork and season with salt to serve.
WHAT IS VIETNAMESE SALAD
Vietnamese Noodle Salad is served with warm or cool noodles, fresh cold vegetables and cooked meats of your liking. Typically grilled pork, shrimp or beef. The noodles are always Vermicelli rice noodles that come with a light Thai inspired sauce.
It’s fresh, filling and just like they serve in Thai restaurants.
If you have been to this blog before you will know that I’m a fan of Thai food and eat it often.
I used to go out to enjoy this food at least every other week, but now make it more at home. Because it is easy to do and saves me a ton of cash at that too!
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Vietnamese Salad Vermicelli with Shrimp
HOW TO MAKE VERMICELLI SALAD
You will want to make two marinades, one for the chicken and one for the sauce that you will serve alongside these bowls.
Fresh lemongrass is very important here for the chicken marinade, it gives it that really intense lemon taste. So be sure to get your hands on a few stocks that you will simply chop and place into the marinade.
The longer you marinade the chicken the better. If your making it for dinner then simply marinate it in the morning or the night prior. Then basically the rest of the dish can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes. Easy peazy!
What makes these rice bowls so good is the fresh ingredients and the authentic Vietnamese Salad Dressing.
WHAT IS VIETNAMES SALAD DRESSING
It is a traditional dressing that is used on almost every type of Vietnamese salad dish and the recipe can be found below. It serves very well over cold salads, that are then topped with a marinated then grilled meat protein of your liking.
VIETNAMESE SALAD DRESSING
Also know as “Nuoc Mam” sauce which is a sweet, salty, sour and spicy dressing.
3clovesgarlic (minced)
1/2cupcold water
1lime(juiced)
2tbsprice vinegar or white vinegar
1/4cupfish sauce
3tbspsugar
1red chili(de-seeded and sliced, or substitute 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or Sriracha)
This makes enough for roughly 2 people.
Substitute for Nuoc Mam sauce?
Soya sauce mixed with some red hot chili pepper flakes
The first time I ordered this salad, I was not expecting much.
That was years ago, I remember the day to a tea. I was with my aunt and she took me to this whole in the wall restaurant that I was not expecting to become my favorite restaurant in town.
Fast forward 10 years later, you will find me going to the same restaurant ordering the same dishes.
So, whenever that Thai salad craving hits and I’m not heading out to a restaurant.
I will simply make this dish in the comfort of my own home.
Trust me it’s pretty darn easy too!
So follow along and soon you will be a master chef in making Vietnamese rice bowls at home just like me 🙂
WHAT IS IN A VERMICCILI SALAD
Carrots, cucumbers, fresh herbs such as cilantro, shredded iceberg lettuce and a meat protein of your liking.
Thai marinade and Vietnamese salad dressing
Feel free to add other veggies such as Beans sprouts, fresh herbs, jalapeno peppers.
Now doesn’t that sound healthy and fresh? This is one of the best salads if you ask me.
IS VIETNAMESE SALAD HEALTHY
Yes, it is packed full of fresh vegetables and herbs along with a lean protein such as shrimp
Keep in mind though the soya sauce and fish sauce has a high sodium content so you may want to use a lighter soya sauce or less dressing on your salad.
If you like a bit more heat to your vermicelli rice bowls.
Then go ahead and serve along with some “hot chili sauce” or if you prefer a sweeter dish try a “sweet chili sauce”.
LIKE THAI FOOD AS MUCH AS ME?
Then you will want to try my other Thai inspired recipes on this website!
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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.
If you liked this recipe? Then you will want to try my other ASIAN inspired recipes below!
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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