Time flies. It’s 2 days since my 32nd birthday, and I am still in denial. Not the fact that we had an amazing dinner at Magic Wok (again), but that I am already in my 30s. Can I stay 29 forever? 😛
Believe it, I ordered the same menu we had during Hubby’s birthday. It was that GOOD.
The only difference this time was a complimentary dessert. It was a mango jello topped with whipped cream. It was not too bad.
Rarely we’d left a Chinese restaurant without a fortune cookie. It’s just a fun way to end our meal.
Me – Stop worrying and take a chance (Hint: SocialKube, our full of potential company)
Hubby – An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest (Hint: Hubby has been planning for some time now to do MBA)
Perhaps these are some real signs to eventually nudge us in realizing our dreams?
Have you came across something that read so much resemblance to your life? Do you believe in fortune cookies/palm readings etc?
I posted this photo a few weeks ago on my photo-blog. My blog reader, Aditya, requested for the recipe. How can I refuse to such a darn simple recipe? I can never keep this secret to myself 😀
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders {chopped into bite size}
- 1/2 lbs broccoli crowns
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 tbsp Chicken Marinade [Any brand would do. If you can’t find any, mix some sugar, cornstarch & soy sauce into some water to make your own marinade.]
- 1 tbsp chinese rice cooking wine
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Marinade:
In a bowl, add the chicken tenders, ginger and chicken marinade. Mix and let stand for 30 minutes.
Steam:
Wash and trim broccoli to bite size. I used a steamer to steam the broccoli in the rice cooker – covered, for 2 minutes. You can use a double-boiling system to steam the vegetables.
Method:
- Heat skillet to medium-high, add cooking oil.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3 minutes each side. Don’t not stir the chicken till it’s cooked on each side.
- Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper and garlic.
- Add the rice cooking wine. Fry for a minute.
- Throw in the steamed broccoli and stir-fry for 1/2 minute.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with fluffy, steamed rice. Bon Apetite!
The rice cooking wine and ready-made marinade has salt and seasonings. Unless you are using the homemade marinade, you might have to taste for salt. Sprinkle some if need be 🙂 After adding broccoli, do not overcook it. A little al-dente, retains the color and taste.
