Chinese-Style Chicken Fresh Pea Omelet
Comments: Even though it was considered as an omelet for a long time, a real Chinese 'foo-yong' [white lotus petals] should only contain egg whites [no yolks] to get its delicate texture.
If possible, for this recipe, have really really fine really tender short chicken strips, that do not need to be cut while eating.
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 [6-ounce / 170-g] chicken white
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] salt
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] rice wine or dry Sherry
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] cornstarch
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] really finely chopped green onion
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] vegetable oil
  • 4 1/2 ounces [128 g] freshly boiled drained green peas
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] light soy sauce
  • Salt, to taste
  • Few drops sesame oil
  • Slice chicken white across the grain into really fine, paper thin strips.
  • Arrange into a large shallow bowl.
  • Into a small bowl, mix together 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] salt, pepper, rice wine or dry Sherry and cornstarch.
  • Into a clean small bowl, beat eggs along with a pinch of salt and finely chopped green onion.
  • Heat vegetable oil into a preheated wok; stir-fry chicken strips into hot oil for approximately 1 minute, making sure that chicken strips do not stick together.
  • Pour beaten eggs all over chicken strips; stirp delicately until just set.
  • Do not beat as mixture would separate in oil.
  • Stir oil from the bottom of the wok so that egg will float on top.
  • Mix in boiled drained green peas and soy sauce; salt to taste and mix well.
  • Evenly spoon omelet onto 4 warm individual plates, spray each serving with a few drops sesame oil, and serve.