Saturday Beefcake: Primo Piatto

Whole Grain Pasta with Chicken

Chicken Strips, 500 grams
Broccoli Florets, 500 grams
Whole Grain Spaghetti, 500 grams
Oyster Sauce, premium brand, one half cup
Hoisin Sauce, two tablespoons
Sesame Oil, one tablespoon
Garlic and/or Anchovy Paste, two teaspoons
Peperoncino, crushed, to taste
Scallions, chopped, one half cup

1. The concept here is much like Pasta alla Verdura except that chicken is involved.
2. The chicken is cooked in a large pot in water, enough to eventually cook the spaghetti. Cook it for about three minutes.
3. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon while the water is still boiling and throw the broccoli and cook uncovered for about three to five minutes.
4. Remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon and drain.
5. Return the water to boiling and add salt. Cook the spaghetti.
6. While the pasta cooks, shred the chicken.
7. Reserve one cup of the water before draining the pasta.
8. Add one third of the reserved water, the hoisin and oyster sauces, sesame oil, the garlic or anchovy paste and half of the scallions to the chicken. Stir.
9. The pasta and chicken/broccoli are combined and could be divided into four bowls or placed in one large bowl.
10. Garnish with remaining scallions and peperoncino. Stir.



Something a little different to get started on your evening meal.

Food of the gods.