Hen Of The Woods With Black Bean Sauce Recipes

CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the chicken and the marinade ingredients in a bowl, and mix until all the liquid is absorbed. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Pre-heat your wok over high heat, until it starts to smoke. This step is essential, as it prevents the chicken from sticking to the wok. With your spatula, spread 2 tablespoons of oil over the bottom of the wok. Add the chicken, and quickly spread the pieces into a single layer. Let the chicken cook for about 30 seconds, flip, and cook the other side for another 30 seconds. The chicken is done once it turns opaque--be careful not to overcook it. Turn off the heat, transfer the chicken to a dish, and set aside.
• Next, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the ginger, and let it cook for 15 seconds. Next, add the garlic, the white parts of the scallions, and the black beans. Stir for another 30 seconds. Now turn up the heat to high. Add the green and red peppers, and stir fry for about a minute. Add the sugar, Shaoxing wine, salt, the chicken, 2 tablespoons of water, and the green parts of the scallion. Quickly stir-fry everything well to coat in the sauce, and serve!

CHICKEN IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, soy, sherry, and 1 teaspoon water in a bowl.
• Stir and coat chicken with this mix, then add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and marinate for 15 minutes.
• Prepare cooking sauce by mixing 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 cup chicken broth or water.
• Set aside.
• Heat wok or frying pan over high heat.
• Add 2 tablespoons oil when pan is hot.
• Add black bean sauce and garlic to hot oil.
• Stir-fry chicken in this mixture until opaque (roughly 3 minutes)- Remove from pan.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil.
• When hot, add and stir-fry peppers and onion for 40 seconds.
• Mix in 1 tablespoon water and cook 1 minute.
• Return chicken to pan and cook, stirring until sauce boils and thickens.

CHICKEN WINGS WITH BLACK-BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat chicken wings dry, cut off and discard tips with a large heavy knife, and halve wings at joint.
• Stir together broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
• Heat wok over high heat until a bead of water evaporates instantly. Pour in oil and swirl around side of wok to coat. Add chicken wings and pinch of salt and stir-fry, letting wings sit 5 to 10 seconds between stirs, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add black beans, garlic, ginger, and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 1 minute. Stir broth mixture, then add to wok, stirring to coat wings. Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until wings are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a shallow serving dish.

HEN-OF-THE-WOODS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove the base of the hen-of-the-woods and discard. Rinse the mushrooms under cool, running water. Slice them lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips, then put them into a saucepan. Cover the pan and, without adding any water, braise the mushroom pieces over medium-low heat until they release their water and can be pierced easily with a fork, about five to seven minutes. (Check the pan after two or three minutes and, if it is dry, add one-half cup of water.) Take off the lid, turn the heat up to high and cook until all the water has evaporated. Remove from heat.
• Pour the oil into a large skillet and turn the heat up to high, then add the black beans, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 15 to 30 seconds or until the ingredients are fragrant. Add the mushrooms, peppers and onion and continue to stir-fry for one to two minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
• Add the stock and soy sauce and bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water. Stir this mixture into the skillet, and when the sauce thickens, remove from heat and serve.