Published Mar 14, 2019 Updated Sep 03, 2024
What Is Moo Goo Gai Pan
Moo Goo Gai Pan or 蘑菇鸡板 is a classic Chinese stir-fry dish. It’s basically chicken and mushrooms stir-fry in a tasty Chinese white sauce, with vegetables such as carrots, mushrooms and sugar snap peas In the Cantonese dialect, Moo Goo means mushroom and Gai Pan means chicken slices. So basically, it’s a mushroom and chicken stir-fry dish.
What Is Moo Goo Gai Pan Sauce Made Of
In Chinese recipes, there are two types of sauce: brown sauce and white sauce. Moo Goo Gai Pan sauce is made with the mouthwatering Chinese white sauce. The white stir-fry sauce calls for the following ingredients:
Chicken broth Soy sauce Sesame oil Chinese Shaoxing wine or rice wine Corn starch Sugar and ground white pepper
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
Is This Recipe Healthy
Yes, this meal is absolutely healthy and low in calories. Chicken and mushroom pair well together but this American-Chinese classic is more vibrant and filled with colorful vegetables such as snow peas, carrots, bamboo shoot slices, and sometimes baby corn and water chestnut slices are also added to the dish. The dish tastes very light, refreshing and delicious!
What To Serve With Moo Goo Gai Pan
This meal is great served with a side of Chinese soups such as Hot and Sour Soup or Egg Drop Soup. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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