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Stir Fry Chicken and Knife-Shaved Noodles

Stir Fry Chicken and Knife-Shaved Noodles
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Knife-shaved noodles, also known as Dao Xiao Mian in Chinese, are legendary in China, a specialty of the Shanxi province. Chef John shares tips on how to make this classic noodles at home.

Recipe
PRE TIME: 35 min
COOKING TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 50 min
2 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • 10 oz. Chicken Breast, Skinless, Boneless   
  • 1 lb. All-Purpose Flour 
  • 0.75 cup Water 
  • 1 tbsp. Garlic, Minced      
  • 1 oz. Broccoli, Cut Into Small Pieces
  • 1 oz. Cabbage, Shredded
  • 0.5 oz. Bean Sprout
  • 0.5 oz. Green Onion, Chopped In 1-Inch Pieces 
  • 0.5 count Lemon Juice  
  • 1 oz. Carrot, Sliced
  • 1 tbsp. Chef Made Assorted Aroma Oil (See ''Chef John Signature Oil'' Video)
  • Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. Chef Made Peppercorn Oil (See ''Chef John Signature Oil'' Video)
  • 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp. Sugar
  • 0.5 tbsp. Oyster Sauce
  • Marinade
  • 0.25 tsp. Salt
  • 1 count Egg White   
  • 1 tbsp. Corn Starch
  • 1 tsp. Cooking Oil
Directions:
Step 1
Step 1
1
Slice the chicken breast into 1/8 inch thick pieces.
Step 2
Step 2
2
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, salt, egg white, corn starch and cooking oil.
Step 3
Step 3
3
Toss to coat evenly, and set aside. 
Step 4
Step 4
4
Combine flour and water, and knead until the dough is smooth. Wrap in plastic wrapper and rest for 30 minutes.
Step 5
Step 5
5
In a cooking pot, bring 3 to 4 cups of water to boiling, shave thin pieces from the dough into the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until el dente, and remove from boiling water
Step 6
Step 6
6
In a wok over high heat, bring enough oil to  250-300°F/120-150°C. Quickly deep-fry chicken until color turns white. Remove from oil and drain. 
Step 7
Step 7
7
Return the wok to the stove, add minced garlic and peppercorn oil. Stir until fragrant.
Step 8
Step 8
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Then, add broccoli pieces, shredded cabbage, chicken, shaved noodles, soy sauce, sugar, sliced carrots, oyster sauce, bean sprouts, green onion, and lemon juice.
Step 9
Step 9
9
Stir fry occasionally during add ingredients. Toss several times in the end to mix ingredients completely.      
Step 10
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Enjoy!
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