Kung bow gai ding (kung pow chicken)

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupChicken, Uncooked, Diced
1tablespoonPeanut Oil
1teaspoonLight Soy Sauce
1tablespoonDark Soy Sauce
1teaspoonCornstarch
2tablespoonsPeanut Oil
1tablespoonDark Soy Sauce
1Clove Garlic, Crushed
1cupGreen Bell Pepper, Cored, Seeded & Cut Into 1/2\" Pieces
1cupCanned Sliced Bamboo Shoots
1cupSliced Water Chestnuts
½cupBlack Mushrooms
2teaspoonsChinese Chili Paste w/Garlic
¼teaspoonChinese Five Spice
½cupRoasted Peanuts, Unsalted

Directions

Soak the black mushrooms in hot water for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Blot dry. Dice. Set aside. Combine the first measure of peanut oil with the light soy sauce, the first measure of dark soy sauce and the cornstarch.

Blend thoroughly. Marinate the chicken in the mixture for 1 hour. Heat the wok. Add the second measure of peanut oil. Swirl the garlic clove over the bottom and sides. Discard the garlic. Add the chicken. Stir fry for 1 minute. Add the green bell pepper, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, black mushrooms, peanuts, the second measure of dark soy sauce and the chili paste with garlic. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the Chinese five spice. Stir fry for 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Posted to EAT-L Digest 10 Sep 96 From: Joel Ehrlich <Joel.Ehrlich@...> Date: Tue, 10 Sep 1996 10:15:12 -0800