Peace and Safety In All Seasons Recipe

Name: Peace and Safety In All Seasons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole chestnuts, either dried or blanched and frozen; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin discs; 2 scallions, each cut into 4 pieces; 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces; 5 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 whole star anise; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup whole chestnuts, either dried or blanched and frozen
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin discs
2 scallions, each cut into 4 pieces
1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces
5 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste
1 1/4 cups water
1 whole star anise
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
If using dried chestnuts, soften for 4 hours in warm water and then simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
2
Drain, cool and set aside.
3
If using frozen, blanch for 3 minutes, drain, cool and set aside.
4
In a wok or heavy-bottomed casserole, warm the oil over high heat.
5
When sizzling, add the ginger and scallions and cook for 2 minutes.
6
Add the chicken and stir to make sure that each piece is cooked until consistently golden.
7
Add the soy sauce, the sherry, the sugar, and the salt and toss chicken pieces to coat evenly, for 2 minutes.
8
Add the water, the star anise and the softened chestnuts.
9
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Taste, adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper and serve immediately.

166

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole chestnuts, either dried or blanched and frozen, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin discs, 2 scallions, each cut into 4 pieces, and more.

Yes, Peace and Safety In All Seasons falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Peace and Safety In All Seasons

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