Fresh Rice Noodles With Shredded Chicken Gai See Guen Recipes

FRESH RICE NOODLES WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN (GAI SEE GUEN)

Steps:

• Blanch the filling ingredients in hot oil in the following way: Heat wok over high heat, add oil and heat to 300 to 325 degrees. Add pork, loosening the meat with a spatula. Add chicken in the same manner. Add vegetables. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, turn off heat, and remove with a large strainer. Drain over a large bowl. Reserve the oil left in the wok for another use.
• Wash the wok, place back on stove, heat and dry with a paper towel.
• Reheat the wok and stir-fry the meat and vegetables for 1 to 2 minutes. Add white wine and mix well.
• Make a well in the center of the ingredients, pour in the sauce mixture, and mix thoroughly. When the mixture thickens, add sesame oil and mix well. Remove the filling to a shallow dish and allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
• Unwrap the rice noodle, roll it out with its sticky side up and flatten it with the fingers. With a scraper cut out skins, 6 inches by 6 inches.
• Along one edge, line filling, about 4 inches long and 1 inch thick. Roll the skin tightly, trim the ends and place on a heatproof dish or plate. Repeat until all of the filling is used.
• Place the dish in a steamer and steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until hot. Serve immediately.

RICE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In large bowl of hot water soak rice noodles for 15 minutes and drain well.
• Using a wok or large skillet heat oil. Add the garlic, ginger, scallions, and chile, stir fry for approximately one minute. Stir in the chicken and chicken livers and stir fry over high heat for 2-3 minutes or until browning begins.
• Add celery and carrot to chicken mixture, stir fry for about 2 minutes or until they soften. Stir in napa cabbage, lime juice, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Begin adding noodles while stirring and heat thoroughly. If desired sprinkle with shredded mint and pickled garlic. Place on serving dish, optional garnish sprig of mint , and serve immediately.

RICE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cover noodles in hot water while preparing the other ingredients. Heat a pot of water until steam rises.
• Put all but a tablespoon of the oil in a wok or large skillet, and turn heat to high. When it smokes, add the chicken, and stir until it loses its color; it doesn't cook through. Remove with slotted spoon.
• Add bean sprouts, peas and shiitakes. Stir until wilted and beginning to brown. Add sauces and wine. Remove from the pan.
• Drain noodles, and dip them in the boiling water with tongs or in a strainer for about 5 seconds. Drain. Add remaining oil and the egg to pan, still over high heat. Stir to scramble. Add drained noodles and cooked ingredients, and toss, lifting (scrape, if necessary) repeatedly until all are mixed together and hot. Garnish, and serve.