READY IN 45 mins

Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Stew

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"Earlier this year, I called my mom to ask her how to make muah yu gei which literally translates to sesame oil chicken in Taiwanese. I love this dish because it's delicious and a great weeknight dish for a busy working lady like myself. No one eats this dish 'as is' like this. You need carbs! I GUESS rice could do, but I will always use 'me sua' which literally translates to 'noodle thread' in Taiwanese. They're a super thin type of noodle used in a lot of Chinese and Japanese cooking, but I have no idea what they're called in English (apparently, they're called somen). Anyways, no substitutes as far as noodles go! You have to get the super thin noodles like the ones I have pictured." — MSTINAWU

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in the chicken pieces, return to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes; drain. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in the chicken pieces, and cook until browned on the outside, about 3 minutes. Pour in the rice wine, dark sesame oil, light sesame oil, and ginger slices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the water, return to a boil, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, and easily pulls away from the bone, about 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, drop the somen in a few noodles at a time and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles have cooked through, but are still firm to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
Stir the somen noodles into the simmering chicken to serve.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Dec 13, 2010

I made this as directed with drumsticks (used soba noodles instead of the thin somen, sorry Tina!) except once the chicken was done I added a couple of red peppers (large dice) just so it could be an all in one dish and have some veggies in there. I also added a good glug of sambal olek to finish it, just 'cos I like it spicy :) Upon tasting it seemed to be missing something...so I tipped in a bit of oyster sauce and BINGO! Took it over the top and gave it some nice added depth. I'll be taking this for my lunches at work this week and am planning on sprinkling some chopped green onions on top of each serving (i.e., not cooking them in). Thanks!

—Dark Emerald

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Mar 08, 2012

I love this soup! (and yes, the noodles are called somen). My mom always made this for me, especially on a cold, rainy day. The rice wine really warms me up! LOVE!

—ek91745

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3 Ratings

Feb 04, 2013

My mom makes muah yu gei (ma yo ji) at home for us too, and this tasted great! I didn't have dark sesame oil, so the sesame oil taste wasn't as strong, so next time I will try it with dark (I used light sesame oil). Still, the broth was so fragrant and the measurements are all pretty spot on, to create the thick broth that sticks to the noodles. My mom's is a bit more brothy, but I like this version better since it coats the noodles more. I used skinless boneless chicken thighs, and it still tasted great. I had oyster mushrooms and bamboo hearts on hand too, so I added those and they tasted great with the flavors.

—bunnyliang

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Nutrition

Calories
1185 kcal
59%

Carbohydrates
86.9 g
28%

Cholesterol
102 mg
34%

Fat
69 g
106%

Fiber
4.9 g
20%

Protein
38.8 g
78%

Sodium
2169 mg
87%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Stew

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1185
Calories from Fat: 621

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 69g 106 %
Saturated Fat 12.1g 61 %
Cholesterol 102mg 34 %
Sodium 2169mg 87 %
** Potassium 415mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 86.9g 28 %
** Dietary Fiber 4.9g 20 %
Protein 38.8g 78 %
** Sugars 0.1g
** Vitamin A 12 %
** Vitamin C 1 %
** Calcium 6 %
** Iron 32 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 124 %
** Vitamin B6 27 %
** Magnesium 21 %
** Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.