Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken breast: 500 grams (about 1 pound)
- Raw cashews: 100 grams (about 1 cup)
- Ginger: 50 grams (about 4 oz)
- Red pepper: 1 (optional)
- Garlic: 5 cloves
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Rice wine or white wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Cooking oil: for stir-frying
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cube the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel and slice the ginger into thin pieces.
- Optionally, slice the red pepper into thin strips.
- Grind or crush the garlic.
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice wine or vinegar, brown sugar, and a bit of water to create a sauce.
- Heat some cooking oil in a stir-fry pan and add the chicken pieces. Stir-fry until no longer raw.
- Add the ginger and garlic, and continue to stir-fry for a few minutes.
- Add the cashews and optional red pepper, and continue to stir-fry.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and let it cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
Calories: approximately 400 calories per serving (depending on additional ingredients and oil used)
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 30g
(Nutritional values may vary based on ingredients used)
Dish Characteristics:
- The dish has a sweet and sour taste with a strong ginger flavor.
- The cashews add a crunchy texture to the dish while the chicken provides a tender meat component.
- The dish is hearty and perfect for colder weather or as a special treat.
User Comments:
- "This dish was delicious! The combination of flavors was spot on." - John Smith
- "I loved the cashews in this dish, they added a nice crunch." - Sarah Johnson
- "The ginger flavor was strong but not overwhelming, perfect for my taste." - Michael Davis
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to stir-fry the chicken pieces evenly so that they cook thoroughly.
- Adjust the amount of ginger, red pepper, and other ingredients based on personal preference.
- If you can't find raw cashews, you can use roasted cashews as well, but they may not be as crunchy as raw ones after cooking.
