Q: Can I use a different type of meat instead of chicken breast in Ji Li Bong?
A: Yes, you can substitute chicken breast with other meats like pork or beef, but the cooking time may vary.
Q: Is it necessary to use both chicken and shrimp in Ji Li Bong?
A: While traditional Ji Li Bong includes both chicken and shrimp, you can make it with just one of these proteins if preferred.
Q: Can I make Ji Li Bong without cornstarch?
A: Cornstarch is used for thickening the sauce and giving a silky texture to the meat. If omitted, the sauce may be less thick and the meat less tender.
Ji Li Bong (Chinese Chicken and Shrimp Stir-Fry)
Notes
- 1 chicken breast
- 200g shrimp
- 1/2 spring onion
- 1 piece of ginger
- 1 pump of Tai Tai Le fresh chicken sauce
- 3 spoons of Tai Tai Le banquet cooking wine
- 5g salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cucumber
- 3g sugar
- 2g white pepper powder
- 1 spoon of sesame oil
- Wash the cucumber, cut off the ends, and dice it. Set aside.
- Clean the chicken breast and prepare it for slicing.
- Slice the chicken breast open from the thicker part.
- Score the chicken breast with a crisscross pattern.
- Cut the chicken into small cubes and set aside.
- Combine chicken cubes and shrimp in a bowl. Add Tai Tai Le banquet cooking wine.
- Add salt, white pepper powder, and cornstarch to the bowl.
- Mix well and finally seal with a spoonful of cooking oil. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together cooking wine, Tai Tai Le fresh chicken sauce, salt, white pepper powder, cornstarch, sugar, water, and sesame oil. Stir well and set aside.
- Finely chop spring onion and ginger. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. When it's about 40% hot, add the chicken cubes and shrimp.
- Quickly stir-fry until they change color, then remove and drain oil.
- Leave some oil in the pan and sauté the spring onion and ginger.
- Add diced cucumber and stir-fry.
- Add the chicken and shrimp back into the pan, followed by stir-frying.
- Pour in the prepared sauce, turn up the heat to reduce the sauce, and stir-fry until everything is evenly coated. Serve hot.
- Finally, take a picture of the finished dish, Ji Li Bong is ready. Thanks for watching!
- Rich in protein from chicken and shrimp.
- Contains vitamins and minerals from vegetables like cucumber.
- Low in carbohydrates.
- Moderate in fat, depending on the amount of cooking oil used.