Did you know that deep frying bean thread (the cellophane noodles in chicken long rice) makes them puff up like shrimp chips? We're trying to cut down on carbs, so I served cashew chicken on a bed of puffed beanthread instead of regular rice or noodles.
For this dish, nearly every ingredient you need you can get at Costco, and it’s a fancy dish at a great price. The only ingredient you might need to buy elsewhere is hoisin sauce. Here are the nine ingredients: Salted whole cashews, boneless chicken, bean thread noodles, broccoli, carrots, cornstarch, garlic, hoisin sauce, cooking oil.
For the sauce, mix together hoisin sauce, garlic, and a cornstarch slurry (water and cornstarch premixed) to thicken it. Set sauce aside.
In a pan on medium heat, place roasted salted cashews. Toss in the pan a few times until fragrant. Set aside.
Slice chicken thighs into strips. Pan fry on both sides until brown. Add sauce. Stir until sauce thickens. Add sliced broccoli and carrots on top. Cover and steam until vegetables are tender. Add cashews and mix together.
Deep fry bean thread noodles. Serve chicken cashew over deep fried bean thread. That’s it! Easy and economical.