1. Wash Chicken Throughly Inside And Out Under Cold Running Water. Drain Well. Remove Excess Fat.
2. Place Chicken In Steam-Jacketed Kettle Or Stock Pot; Cover With Water Add Salt And Bay Leaves. Bring To Boil; Reduce Heat; Simmer 1 Hour Or Until Done (180 F.)
3. Remove Chicken; Strain Stock; Reserve Stock For Use In Step 6.
4. Remove Meat From Bones And Skin; Cut Into 1 Inch Pieses. Set Aside For Use In Step 6.
5. Saute Onions, Celery, And Cabbage In Shorting Or Salad Oil 5 Min.
6. Add Chicken And Sauteed Vegetables To Stock; Simmer 10 Minutes.
7. Drain Bean Sprouts; Set Aside For Use In Step 8.
8. Combine Reserved Bean Sprout Liquid With Cornstarch To Make A Smooth Paste; Add Ginger, Pepper, Soy Sauce And Molasses.
9. Add Liquid Mixture Slowly To Hot Meat Mixture, Stirring Constantly. Cook 5 To 8 Minutes Or Until Thickened.
10. Add Bean Sproyts; Mix Well; Bring To A Simmer.
11. Serve 1 Cup (2-No. 8 Scoops) Chow Mein Over 1/3 Cup Noodles.
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