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!

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.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, dry sherry and water. Add chicken and stir to coat, then stir in 1 1/2 tsp of the oil and let stand for 15 minutes to marinate.
• Prepare cooking sauce and set aside. Wash asparagus and break off tough ends; cut in 1/2" slanting slices.
• Heat a wok over high heat. When pan is hot, add 2 tbs of the oil. When oil begins to heat, add black bean w/garlic and ginger; stir once. Add chicken and stir-fry until chicken is opaque (about 3 minutes). Remove chicken from pan.
• Add the remaining 1 tbs oil to pan. When oil is hot, add asaragus and onion and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the 2 tbs water, cover and cook stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender (about 2 minutes). Return chicken to pan. Stir cooking sauce, add to pan, and cook, stirring, until sauce bubbles and thickens.