Chicken and Asparagus
Tender chicken with a rich, mellow flavor—this Zhejiang-style dish pairs microwave-cooked asparagus with minced chicken.
Ingredients
green asparagus
450 g
chicken breast
150 g
minced ham
1 tbsp
salt (for asparagus)
1/2 tsp
sesame oil
1/2 tsp
salad oil (for chicken)
1 tbsp
water (for chicken)
3 tbsp
white pepper
1/2 tsp
salt (for chicken)
1/2 tsp
cornstarch
1 tbsp
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel off the tough skin from the base of the asparagus stalks and wash well. Arrange the spears alternately in a microwave-safe bag, add the salt and 3 tbsp of salad oil, and toss to combine. Loosely tie the bag opening and cook on high microwave power for 4 minutes until tender. Invert the asparagus onto a large serving plate and set aside.
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Step 2
Finely mince the chicken breast into a paste. Combine with the salad oil, water, white pepper, and salt, mixing until smooth, then transfer to a deep bowl. Cook on high microwave power for 2 minutes.
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Step 3
Remove the chicken paste and stir in the cornstarch along with a little water. Cook on high microwave power for 1 minute, take it out and stir well, then continue cooking on high microwave power for another 2 minutes. Remove once more, fold in the minced ham and sesame oil, and spoon the mixture over the asparagus to serve.
