Category : International Cuisine
Author : Gina
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Date : 20/11/2004
1 lb. boned, skinned chicken breasts - cubed3 Tbls. soy sauce - divided1 1/2 Tbls. cornstarch mixed with 1 1/2 Tbls. cold water1 Tbls. dry sherry1 Tbls. granulated sugar1 tsp. cornstarch1/2 tsp. salt1 tsp. sesame oil3 1/2 Tbls. vegetable oil - divided1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts4-8 dried red chili peppers - chopped1 slice peeled, fresh ginger - chopped1 clove garlic - sliced
Combine chicken, 1 Tbls. soy sauce, and cornstarch/water mixture; allow to marinate for 30 minutes.Combine 2 Tbls. soy sauce, sherry, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and sesame oil; set aside.In a hot wok, stir-fry the peanuts in 1 1/2 Tbls. vegetable oil until golden brown, remove peanuts from wok, and set aside.Fill wok with vegetable oil for frying and heat to 350 degrees. Carefully slide the chicken into the wok, piece by piece, and fry for 1 minute.Remove chicken from oil and drain on a brown paper bag. Remove oil from wok.In hot wok, stir-fry the red peppers in 2 Tbls. vegetable oil until they turn dark. Add ginger, garlic, and chicken to the wok and fry, stirring constantly. Stir the prepared sauce and add to the wok. Stir and cook wok contents until the sauce is thickened. Stir in peanuts and serve.
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