Super Simple BLACK BEAN CHICKEN | Takeout Favourites
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Made this last night and it turned out so goooood! I didn't have as much asparagus as needed, so I added some red bell peppers into the mix. The flavor actually reminded me of stir fries I would get a legit Chinese restaurant … I think it was the umami from the funky, fermented black beans was what made the flavor similar to restaurant style. I don't have a wok, so I made it on a regular skillet with average stove top power, so imagine if I had a wok and higher BTUs to work with! LOL. Gotta put that on a wish list! Thanks again for an excellent recipe! I will definitely be making this again!
One table spoon is like one shovel full!!!
Sugar and chicken
Sounds like I am the only one that ran into difficulties. As the chicken got near to being done, a "glaze" started to form on the bottom of the wok. It got thicker & darker as I cooked the onions & then added the beans, etc. We were still able to eat the chicken & beans (which was delicious), but I was left with a thick burned on layer on the bottom of the wok. I seasoned my wok carefully and stir the food in it like crazy when I'm cooking in it, but this always happens. BYW did you turn the heat down when you simmered the asparagus with the lid on?
Simple, yet delicious! NOM NOM NOM
No baking soda to tenderize the chickens!
Amazing
Hello Flo and Dude! I made this recipe for Black Bean Chicken for my husband and and I last night. First bite we both smiled and exclaimed how delicious this was. I found a small Asian store here in Yuma AZ and was able to get both the Shao Hsing rice cooking wine and the fermented black beans. I think this was what gave us such an authentic taste. I did add mushrooms, but otherwise cooked it exactly as you directed. I'll be making this again (and again, and again) . I'd like to try other vegetables as you suggested. LOVE your channel!
Can you post a link to the recipe in the video bio?
Can’t find fermented black beans what’s a good substitute
Made it yesterday with green beans. Success! Thank you! I was watching an older video. Where did you get your wooden salt container with the dual compartment? I was only able to find a 1 compartment box. Thanks again!
Flo , I have another question. As I can't cook on my cooker anymore could I cook this in my ninja foodi on sear and saute ?
Flo , can one use oyster sauce as well?. Brilliant video as always & Happy new year.
That really sounds delicious! Fermented black beans. I’m going to search the stores here to see if I can find some.
Hey Dude, you were a bit weak on “the taste!”
Looks delicious! Can't wait to try it after I season my wok. Not everyone has the after effect from eating asparagus, I don't. Did you know it's genetic?
That looks absolutely delicious! I love asparagus, I’m amazed at how many people don’t know about the aftermath of eating asparagus! I only discovered it myself by accident, from a weird smell…I shall say no more!
Happy New Year Flo and Dude. The recipe looks good. Nice change up in the opening, and nice "The Taste". Looking forward to more VLogs from the LUMS.
Love the reference of the aftermath of eating Asparagus, I know it well.
I'm not going to lie. I'm in tears now because this totally reminds me of my mom and her cooking. She would make this often and it was the best. You don't realize how much you miss your mom's cooking until she's no longer around to cook for you. I'm glad I found this channel.
I use bourbon in place of the wine. It works well. I prefer thighs, too. I don't care for dry breasts. I'm going to check online for the black beans. I can't find them here.
It is funny living in the US if you mention black beans it is something totally different. I brought turtle beans last time I traveled in SE Asia. I know the Chinese ones are soybeans and I have made the mistake of eating a spoonful right of a can one time before rinsing.
Any tips on shopping for a wok?
Hey Flo and Dude,
That just looks delicious! Please keep the wok stir-fry recipes coming! I love cooking with my Instant Pot when I'm in a hurry, but these wok stir-fries are even more special when you have some time I think… So many combinations of meat, veggies, and garlic and ginger. Thanks, and keep up the good work!
Take care!
Do you ever make a jar of minced black bean and garlic covered in olive oil that you keep in the fridge? I think mine has been going for 15 years now. When it gets low, I make a fresh batch, scoop out the older stuff, put the newer batch at the bottom and the older stuff back on top. I steam fish with it, make spareribs, etc.. Everyone always wants to know what's for dinner when I use that condiment..
Not only quick and easy but healthy! Thanks, Flo!
My mouth was totally watering. Looks amazing. So simple but tasty 👌😃
Looks yummy. While I like asparagus, my son doesn't so, I would be inclined to use broccoli 'cause it's my favourite vegetable. While I love you IP recipes, I certainly wouldn't be adverse to some more stir fry recipes! 👍😊
Once again, looks amazing YUM
I was reaching for the keyboard to say that Bourbon or whiskey are a good alternative to Chinese cooking wine when you said it. Ya done went and stole all my thunder, Flo!
Happy New Year!
Another winner, Flo! I can’t get enough of your recipes and yes, THE TASTE must stay!
No Kahlua? 🤣 I was so disappointed when I realized the Kahlua Pork recipe in the IP booklet had no Kahlua in it!
Anything with black bean sauce is good. Be careful that stuff can be potent ! A little can be enough for a dish.
Can we cook the onions and esparagus first, then dish out and then cook the chicken and return the vegetables to the chicken to mix together. I found that it is less messy that way!
Howdy from St. Louis! This looks to be the second recipe of yours that I've very seriously wanted to make! I made your Salisbury Steak and it was very very good! I didn't put a dimple in the bottom of the patties and they turned into tennis balls, but still great! Anyhow, I'm not yet a Patreon patron but am thinking about it so I watched your video and paused it while typing up a wordpad document like I did with the Salisbury Steak. It works! Thank you very very much for mentioning the amounts and measurements in your videos!!!! This looks very interesting! I've never used asparagus in anything but I do like it! I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks for your great videos!!!!!!
I actually thought those were green beans from the thumbnail and will be using it because I have so much from summery gardening. You guys really have the best simple home style Asian recipes, appreciate you keeping it basic to the clean light flavors. Healthy too.
Happy New Year Flo, Dude and family. Love what you do.
OMG, this brings back memories of my mom's cooking. I remember her using the edge of her cleaver to pound the garlic with the black bean. She said this way they both will marry together the taste. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us. Going to make this – only with green beans – asparagus is out of season here in SoCal.
That looks Soooooo good 👍😋👏👏👏 Happy New Yr. 🥂🍾🎊
Yummy 😋
Happy New Year to the Lum Family!
Looks delicious! How do you store the remaining beans, and since they're fermented, I'm guessing they should keep for a long while?
the only sadness I have, is this posted after my grocery outing for the day. will have to wait a few days to make cuz its too cold in Montreal today to run to the store again!
I was wondering about your portable gas stove. I want to buy one but I'm not sure which one will be hot enough for wok cooking. My stove is not hot enough to achieve 'wok hei'
Hi Flo, my dream is to get a wok. I need good knives too, mine the worse. I am not a big fan of beans I could leave out right…but maybe I be a big girl and try. LOL.