A Chinese restaurant staple that you can make yourself.
Ingredients
- 200 g chicken breast
- 2 egg whites
- 4 cups chicken stock (liquid)
- 375 g canned creamed corn
- 1 tbs cornflour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbs soy sauce optional
- 2 spring onions optional finely sliced
Method
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Step 1Use a food processor to finely mince the chicken.
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Step 2Combine the chicken mince and salt in a bowl.
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Step 3In another bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy (before peaks form).
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Step 4Fold the egg whites into the chicken mixture.
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Step 5In a pan, bring the chicken stock to the boil and add the corn.
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Step 6Mix the cornflour into a paste with a few tablespoons of water, then add this to the stock and corn while it boils. The stock mixture will thicken.
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Step 7Reduce the heat and gently whisk the stock, while adding the chicken and egg white mixture. Do not allow to boil.
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Step 8Whisk for a few minutes and allow the egg whites to cook.
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Step 9Serve in bowls, garnishing with spring onions and seasoning with soy sauce if required.
Recipe Notes
If you like the sound of this recipe, you might also like this Vegetable Chicken Noodle Soup.
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