Stir-fried chicken w/soy jam

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1(2-lb) chicken
1Scallion stalk
2Or
3slicesFresh ginger root
1tablespoonCornstarch
2tablespoonsSherry
2tablespoonsWater
3tablespoonsOil
2tablespoonsSoy jam
1teaspoonSugar

Directions

1. Skin and bone chicken; dice in ½-inch cubes.

2. Mince scallion and ginger root; then combine with cornstarch, sherry and water. Add to chicken and toss gently to coat. Let stand 15 minutes, turning occasionally.

3. Heat oil. Add chicken and stir-fry until it begins to brown (2 to 3 minutes).

4. Add soy jam and sugar, stir-frying to heat through and blend (about 1 minute more). Serve at once.

From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .