Lee Sun Gai Kau (Chicken With Asparagus)

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Chicken thighs
1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Fresh asparagus
1 1/2 tablespoons	22ml	Fermented black beans
1		Garlic - crushed
3 tablespoons	45ml	Oil
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1 teaspoon	5ml	Sugar
3/4 cup	177ml	Water
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons	22ml	Cold water
		Seasoning
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1 teaspoon	5ml	Sugar
1 teaspoon	5ml	Thin soy sauce
1		Green onion - slivered
1		Pepper

Recipe Instructions

1. Bone and remove skin from chicken. Cut into 1"x 1 1/2" pieces.

2. Add "seasoning" to chicken and mix well.

3. Cut off and discard the last 2 " at the base end of the asparagus. Then, cut each spear diagonally into 2" lengths. Wash and drain.

4. Wash black beans thoroughly (at least 2 rinses). Mash the beans and mix with the crushed garlic.

5. Heat wok. Add 2 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry the seasoned chicken for 5 minutes. Set aside.

6. Reheat wok. Add 1 tablespoon oil and the black bean mixture and cook for 1 minute.

7. Add the asparagus and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Then add salt, sugar, and water.

8. Add the chicken and bring the mixture to a boil.

9. Thicken with cornstarch mixture (made with 3/4 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 1/2 tablespoon cold water). Cook for 1 minute, and serve.

NOTE: Do not try to substitute canned asparagus!

Source:
Chopsticks, Wok and Clever

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