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Moo Goo Gai Pan (or Moo Goo Shrimp)
serves 4

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Moo Goo Shrimp
Moo Goo Gai Pan is a Chinese dish made with mushrooms and chicken. I also enjoy eating Moo Goo Shrimp (mushrooms with shrimp). Either way it is an easy and quite delectable meal. 

Marinade
3/4 pound chicken or shrimp
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2-3 drops sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 thin slices ginger, minced (or 1 teaspoon ground)
Sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
    1. Cut chicken into strips or shell and devein shrimp. Place in glass bowl.
    2. Add the rest of the marinade ingredients. Allow to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
    3. Mix all sauce ingredients in small bowl, set aside.
    4. Heat wok or large skillet with 1 tablespoon oil.
    5. Cook chicken or shrimp, 2-3 minutes or until cooked. Remove from wok and set aside.
    6. In same pan, stir fry garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Add mushrooms, celery, and water chestnuts. 
    7. Stir fry until vegetables are tender but crisp (3-4 minutes).
    8. Add sauce and chicken (or shrimp) into vegetables. Stir until thickened.
    9. Serve over rice or noodles.
    With Chicken:
    Calories 220, Fat 3.0g, Cholesterol 65mg, Sodium 147mg
    Carbohydrates 19.4g, Fiber 0.6, Sugars 1.7g, Protein 26.4g

    With Shrimp:
    Calories 175, Fat 1.4g, Cholesterol 166mg, Sodium 284mg
    Carbohydrates 19.4g, Fiber 0.6g, Sugars 1.7g, Protein 19.6g
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