Ingredients

  • 1 fryer (about 3 lb.)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 medium sliced onion
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger root, minced
  • 1/2 lb. nappa or celery cabbage, sliced diagonally in 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced thickly
  • 1 c. bean sprouts
  • 4 oz. bamboo shoots, drained
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/8 c. water
  • 1/8 c. toasted almonds
  • 2 oz. Chinese noodles (optional)

Method

  • Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towel.
  • Heat oil in a large flameproof casserole.
  • Working in batches, brown chicken until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towel.
  • Pour all but 2 tablespoons fat from casserole.
  • Saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken to casserole. Add chicken broth, soy sauce and ginger root.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add cabbage and cook 5 minutes longer. Add mushrooms, bean sprouts and bamboo shoots.
  • Cook 5 minutes longer. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in casserole.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
  • Serve over Chinese noodles, if you wish.