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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
The following article by TasteVN will introduce you to a delicious snack that many people love, which includes chicken balls, garlic butter bread, French fries, and boiled vegetables dipped in melted cheese sauce, super enjoyable. Let’s get into the kitchen and show off your cooking skills right away!
Ingredients for Melted Cheese Sauce and Accompanying Dishes For 4 people
Chicken breast 300 gr Potatoes 500 gr Carrots 300 gr Asparagus 200 gr Unsalted butter 80 gr Unsweetened milk 120 ml Cream milk 50 ml Sandwich 3 slices Cheddar cheese 3 slices Minced garlic 1/3 teaspoon Cornstarch 5 tablespoons Chili powder 1/3 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Parsley 1 teaspoon Five-spice powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt/seasoning powder a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh chicken breast
- When choosing chicken breast, select pieces that are light pink, bright, with a shiny surface and slightly firm. Avoid pieces that are dark in color as they are no longer fresh.
- Choose chicken breast pieces that feel elastic when pressed, moist, not dry, leaking, and not crumbling.
- Do not buy chicken breast that is pure white or has white spots as these are affected by chemicals and growth hormones.
- If buying pre-packaged chicken breast that is difficult to inspect closely, pay attention to the quality of the outer packaging, and opt for chicken breast produced on the same day to avoid purchasing stale pieces.
How to choose fresh potatoes
- Choose potatoes that have smooth skins; these will be sweet and nutritious when eaten.
- Fresh potatoes will feel firm to the touch, hard, and not soft from wilting or being stored for too long.
- Do not buy potatoes that have sprouted or have green skins as these can be harmful to health.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Choose carrots that are straight in shape, have smooth skin, bright color, and feel firm and heavy in hand.
- Avoid selecting carrots with thick, bulky shoulders, as these usually have a large core, are not sweet, and contain fewer nutrients.
- Do not purchase carrots that are misshapen, dark in color, bruised, or have unusual spots.
How to choose delicious asparagus
- Fresh asparagus should have a sturdy, firm, and shiny stalk, straight, and odorless. Additionally, the color of the asparagus should deepen from the base to the tip, and the base should be dry.
- Do not buy asparagus that is broken, wilted, soft, has a foul smell, has black spots, or shows signs of mold. Especially, if the asparagus has flowered, it should not be used and must be discarded.
How to prepare melted cheese sauce and side dishes
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Prepare and marinate the chicken
Wash the chicken breast with diluted salt water, rinse with clean water, then cut into bite-sized pieces about the size of a finger segment.
Marinate the chicken with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes to absorb the spices.
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Prepare vegetables
Peel the potatoes, wash them clean, and cut them into long strips about 3 fingers wide.
Cut off the woody part at the bottom of the asparagus, wash the tender part with water, drain, and cut into pieces about 3 fingers wide.
Peel the carrots, wash them clean, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
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Fry chicken balls
When the chicken has been marinated for the right amount of time, add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the chicken in a bowl and mix well.
Put a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 200ml of cooking oil to the pan, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the chicken balls and fry for about 10 minutes until both sides are golden brown, then remove and let them drain.
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Make garlic butter bread
Put 50g of unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a bowl, and mix the ingredients well.
Use a small knife to spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on the surface of the sandwich bread, then pan-fry over low heat for about 3 – 4 minutes until both sides are golden.
Next, let the sandwich cool, then cut it into long pieces for easy eating.
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Fried Potatoes
Put the potatoes in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and shake well to coat the potatoes evenly with the cornstarch.
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 200ml of cooking oil to the pan, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the potatoes and fry for about 10 minutes before removing them to cool.
Next, you add the potatoes back into the pan and fry them a second time over medium heat for about 5 – 7 minutes until golden and crispy, then remove to drain the oil.
Tip: Frying twice helps the potatoes become golden and crispy faster and tastier! -
Boiled Vegetables
Put a pot on the stove over medium heat, add 1 liter of water and bring to a boil. When the water is boiling, add the asparagus and carrots and boil for about 5 minutes.
Next, to keep the asparagus and carrots crispy and delicious, remove them and soak in a bowl of ice water for about 5 minutes, then remove to drain.
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Making cheese sauce
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 30g of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, gently stir until the butter melts, then add 120ml of unsweetened fresh milk, 50ml of cream, and 3 slices of cheddar cheese.
Season with 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley, stir well and taste to adjust the seasoning, turn off the heat and pour into a bowl.
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Final product
Arrange the chicken balls, fries, and garlic butter bread on a plate, and when eating, dip them in the rich melted cheese sauce. It’s incredibly delicious, and add some fresh steamed vegetables to balance the meal.
Ensure this dish is loved by everyone from adults to children, so let’s show off your cooking skills right away!
You have gone through the steps to make melted cheese sauce and some accompanying dishes with Điện máy XANH, which are both appealing and simple. Quickly get into the kitchen and cook it right away for your family to enjoy. Wish you success.
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