Takeout Style Happy Family Stir Fry
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4.2
141 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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marinading time
14 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Takeout Style Happy Family Stir Fry
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This Happy Family Stir Fry recipe is a wonderful combination of beef, chicken and shrimp, all cooked in one pot with fresh veggies and a light brown Chinese sauce. It is easy to make at home and tastes so much better than a takeout. Paired with steamed rice it is a healthy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
For the Stir Fry
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ lb flank steak
- 1 tablespoon baking soda (see note 1)
- 1 cups broccoli florets
- ¼ cup carrots peeled and sliced
- 1½ tablespoon oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 large raw shrimp
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup water chestnut slices
- 1 cup baby corn chopped into thirds
- 3 green onions sliced
- 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
For the Sauce
- ¾ cup chicken broth cold
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (see note 2)
- 1 ½ tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- large pinch of ground white pepper
- pinch brown sugar
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Instructions
To tenderise the meat
- Slice the beef across the grain, into ¼" / 0.5cm thick strips (see bulk of post for detailed pictures) and place in a non-metallic bowl.½ lb / 225 g flank steak
- Slice the chicken across the grain, into ¼" / 0.5cm thick strips and place in another non-metallic bowl.1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- Sprinkle half a tablespoon of baking soda over the beef and half a tablespoon of baking soda over the chicken. Gently turn the meat so it is all lightly coated.1 tbsp baking soda
- Set the meat aside for 15 minutes.
- Rinse the both meats extremely well and then pat them dry with kitchen paper. (See note 3)
Whilst the meat is tenderising cook the hard veg
- Place a large nonstick skillet over a medium high heat, add in the broccoli florets, sliced carrot and a ¼ cup of boiling water.1 cups / 91 g broccoli florets¼ cup / 32 g carrots
- Cover the skillet and allow the veg to steam for a minute. The water should all have evaporated. Transfer the veg to a plate for later.
To make the stir fry
- Mix the the chicken broth together with the cornstarch, then add the Chinese cooking wine, oyster sauce, soy sauce, white pepper and brown sugar. Stir well and set to one side.¾ cup / 180 ml chicken broth2 tbsp cornstarch3 tbsp Chinese cooking wine 1 ½ tbsp / 1.5 tablespoon oyster sauce1 ½ tbsp / 1.5 tablespoon soy sauce large pinch of ground white pepperpinch brown sugar
- Place the skillet back over a high heat and heat for at least 1 minute. Add in the oil and once it is shimmering add the chicken in a single layer.1½ tbsp / 1.5 tablespoon oil
- Cook, without touching for 1 minute then stir in the beef and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook for a minute. Season the whole skillet with salt.12 large raw shrimp¼ tsp / 0.25 teaspoon salt
- Add all the vegetables and cook for further 2 minutes.½ cup / 48 g mushrooms½ cup / 125 g water chestnut slices1 cup / 250 g baby corn3 green onions
- Stir in the sliced garlic, then give the sauce a second stir and add it to the pan.2 garlic cloves
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minute to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Baking Soda is also called Bicarb, Bicarbonate of Soda and Sodium Bicarbonate.
- Chinese Cooking Wine/Chinese Rice Wine - not to mistaken for rice wine vinegar!!! You can sub in dry sherry if you like.
- Make sure you wash the beef and chicken really well to remove any traces of baking soda. It is amazing at tenderizing meat, but has a terrible taste so you want to remove it.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
843mg
(35%)
Potassium
796mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1750IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
31.5mg
(35%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 843mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 796mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1750IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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