Chinese Cuisine

Chrysanthemum Chicken

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5 years ago hancheng

Chrysanthemum Chicken

serves 4

This dish nourishes the spleen and liver and improves eyesight. It is good for insomnia, dizziness, and general weakness.

3 egg whites

1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cooking wine

2 tablespoons (30 grams) cornstarch

½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt

1 pound (500 grams) boneless chicken meat, sliced into 2-inch-long pieces

2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cooking oil

2 teaspoons (10 grams) chopped scallion

2 teaspoons (10 grams) chopped ginger

2 tablespoons (30 grams) dry chrysanthemum flowers

1 teaspoon (5 grams) sugar

1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil

Place the egg whites, cooking wine, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl and mix together. Add the chicken slices and stir to coat. Heat the cooking oil in a wok or frying pan. Drop in the chopped scallion and ginger. Stir for a few seconds, then add the chicken. Stir-fry for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the chrysanthemum flowers and sugar. Continue to stir-fry for 1 minute.Remove from heat, place in serving dish, sprinkle with sesame oil, and serve.