Description
This delicious Stir Fried Shanghai Rice Cakes with Chicken Delight features tender rice cakes, succulent chicken breast, shiitake mushrooms, and fresh napa cabbage, all tossed in a flavorful savory sauce. Perfectly stir-fried to retain vibrant textures and bold, umami-rich flavors, this dish makes a satisfying and authentic Asian-inspired meal ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz rice cakes (pre-soak dried rice cakes for a tender texture)
- 1 lb chicken breast (thinly sliced for even cooking)
- 5 large shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 cups napa cabbage (chopped)
- 3 scallions (provides a fresh, herbal note)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons avocado oil (ideal for high-heat cooking)
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice Cakes: Soak dried rice cakes in water if necessary until tender, then drain and set aside.
- Heat the Oil: In a large pan over medium heat, add the avocado oil and wait until it shimmers, signaling it’s hot enough for cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
- Add the Mushrooms: Toss in the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened and infused with flavor.
- Incorporate Vegetables: Add the chopped napa cabbage and sliced scallions, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until wilted and tender.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, Chinese black vinegar, and minced garlic to create a savory and balanced sauce.
- Combine and Heat Through: Pour the prepared sauce over the stir-fry in the pan, add the soaked rice cakes, and stir well to evenly coat. Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until everything is heated through and flavors meld.
- Serve: Plate the stir-fried Shanghai rice cakes warm and enjoy this comforting and flavorful dish with family or guests.
Notes
- Pre-soaking the dried rice cakes helps achieve a soft, tender texture.
- Use avocado oil for its high smoke point, ideal for stir-frying at medium to high heat.
- Make sure the chicken is sliced thinly to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
- Adjust the amount of sauces to your preference for saltiness and sweetness.
- If shiitake mushrooms are unavailable, cremini or button mushrooms can be substituted.
- Vegetarian variation: Replace chicken with tofu and use vegetarian oyster sauce.
