Q: Can I use frozen peas instead of fresh ones for this recipe?
A: Yes, frozen peas can be used, but they may have a slightly different texture compared to fresh peas.
Q: What if I don’t have chicken sauce?
A: You can substitute it with a mix of chicken stock and a bit of soy sauce to mimic the flavor.
Q: Is it necessary to blanch the carrots and peas?
A: Blanching helps to soften them and bring out their color, but you can skip this step if you prefer a crunchier texture.
Chicken Sauce Peas
Notes
- Peas, 250g
- Half a carrot
- 1 tablespoon chicken sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 bowl of water
- Appropriate amount of oil
- Chop the fresh peas and half a carrot into pieces.
- Blanch the peas and carrots in hot water.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon of salt.
- Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
- Add 1 tablespoon of chicken sauce.
- Mix 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch with water in a bowl to prepare the sauce.
- Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the blanched peas.
- Add the prepared sauce to the pan, adding some water during stir-frying if needed, and cook on high heat until the sauce thickens.
- Ensure the dish is flavorful and healthy.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals from peas and carrots.
- Low in calories, suitable for a healthy diet.
- Contains protein from the chicken sauce.