FRESH RICE NOODLES WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN (GAI SEE GUEN)

Fresh Rice Noodles With Shredded Chicken (Gai See Guen) image

Provided by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 10 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cups peanut oil
1/2 pound fresh pork, shredded into 1 1/2-inch lengths
1/2 pound chicken cutlets, shredded into 1 1/2-inch lengths
1 1/2 cups bamboo shoots, shredded into 1 1/2-inch lengths
1/3 cup Chinese mushrooms, soaked, washed, squeezed dry, stems discarded and caps shredded
1 tablespoon dry white wine
2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Pinch of white pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 sheets fresh rice noodle

Steps:

Blanch the filling ingredients in hot oil in the following way: Heat wok over high heat, add oil and heat to 300 to 325 degrees. Add pork, loosening the meat with a spatula. Add chicken in the same manner. Add vegetables. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, turn off heat, and remove with a large strainer. Drain over a large bowl. Reserve the oil left in the wok for another use.
Wash the wok, place back on stove, heat and dry with a paper towel.
Reheat the wok and stir-fry the meat and vegetables for 1 to 2 minutes. Add white wine and mix well.
Make a well in the center of the ingredients, pour in the sauce mixture, and mix thoroughly. When the mixture thickens, add sesame oil and mix well. Remove the filling to a shallow dish and allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Unwrap the rice noodle, roll it out with its sticky side up and flatten it with the fingers. With a scraper cut out skins, 6 inches by 6 inches.
Along one edge, line filling, about 4 inches long and 1 inch thick. Roll the skin tightly, trim the ends and place on a heatproof dish or plate. Repeat until all of the filling is used.
Place the dish in a steamer and steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until hot. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 783, UnsaturatedFat 60 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 215 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams