The Asian Fusion Masterpiece: Funchoza with Chicken and Vegetables
Funchoza with chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines funchoza (a type of noodle) with chicken, peanuts, and vegetables. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. The dish is flavorful and satisfying, with a nice balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.
Funchoza is a type of noodle that is made from starch and water. It’s commonly used in Asian cuisine and is known for its unique texture and flavor. The noodles are thin and translucent, with a slightly chewy texture that makes them perfect for stir-fries and salads.
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Funchoza with Chicken
If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal that’s packed with flavor, then funchoza with chicken is the perfect choice.
Ingredients
- 3 oz funchoza
- 1 pc chicken fillet about 6 oz
- 1 pc red bell pepper
- 1 pc cucumber
- 1 pc carrot
- ½ pc large onion
- 7-8 feathers green onion
- 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- soy sauce for serving
Instructions
- Put funchoza in a bowl, pour hot water, and leave for 5-7 minutes. Drain the water and set the funchoza aside.
- Rinse the chicken fillet, pat it dry, and cut it into small pieces.
- Peel the onion and cut it into thin half-rings.
- Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and add the chopped chicken fillets. Fry the chicken fillets over high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the onions to the pan, sprinkle with salt, and continue cooking the chicken over moderate heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to cool.
- Meanwhile, wash and slice the tomato and cucumber. Peel the carrots and grate them coarsely.
- Peel the garlic and chop it very finely. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the garlic until golden for about two minutes.
- Add the grated carrots and bell pepper to the pan and stir. Fry everything for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Add salt and ground pepper near the end of cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the funchoza, cooked chicken and vegetables, and green onions. Pour in the soy sauce and mix thoroughly.
- Let the Funchoza with chicken and vegetables sit at room temperature for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, sprinkle with white sesame seeds and optionally serve with additional soy sauce.
Notes
- If you can’t find funchoza, you can substitute it with other types of noodles such as rice noodles or vermicelli.
- You can use other types of protein such as beef, pork, or tofu instead of chicken.
- If you’re allergic to peanuts, you can substitute them with cashews or almonds.
- You can add or substitute other vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, or snow peas.
