Kung Pao Chicken

 

1

1

2

2

1

4

cup

tablespoon

teaspoons

teaspoons

teaspoon

tablespoons

chicken broth

cornstarch

sesame oil

rice vinegar

sugar

soy sauce

 

Stir all ingredients together to make sauce, set aside.

 

2-3

¼

1-2

 

cup

tablespoons

chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into strips

white wine or beer

cornstarch

 

Toss chicken in liquid and cornstarch.

 

 

2

handful

tablespoons

dried red chiles

peanut oil

 

Heat oil in wok until  smoking. Throw in chiles and cook until blackened (remember to shut off the smoke alarm for this part). Add chicken, cooking just until firm. Remove and set aside.

 

3-4

1-2

cloves

teaspoons

garlic, minced or pressed

fresh ginger, grated

 

Throw in garlic and ginger for 15-30 seconds, then add sauce all at once. Stir until thickened. Add:

 

1

1

1 ½

½

 

cup

bunch

cups

cup

peanuts

green onions, sliced in to 1 inch strips

sugar snap peas or snow peas

grated carrots

whatever other veggies you like…

 

Stir vegetables in sauce until coated and heated. Add chicken and peppers, tossing until coated. Serve over rice.