Tamarind Chicken With Bean Sprouts & Mushrooms

Submitted by rpgaymer

"Another Thai-inspired dish. This stir-fry has a mellow, slightly sour flavor from the Tamarind concentrate."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup tamarind paste
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1⁄2 medium onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 1 habanero pepper, seeded & chopped
• 3 cups cooked brown rice

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine first four ingredients. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
3. Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic; stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the sauce, and stir until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat, then stir in bean sprouts and habanero pepper.
5. Serve over brown rice.

Reviews

[lmolieri]

I chose this recipe because I had all the ingredients on hand. I followed it exactly and it was awful! The tamarind was way too strong and there were seeds in the tamarind paste that almost broke my husband's tooth. I keep tamarind around for Thai food and use it in small quantities. I should have realized that it was way too much.

 

[ellie_]

Very good even without the tamarind paste, which I couldn't find. Thanks for sharing!