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 BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN]
Date: 01-14-94 (12:36)             Number: 378
From: KOUNTRY COOK #1 @1912232*    Refer#: NONE
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Subj: Kung Pao Chicken               Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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          Kung Pao Chicken

          2 whole chicken breasts, split,
            bone & Skin
          Marinade:
          2 t. soy sauce
          2 t. dry sherry
          1 t. cornstarch
          1 t. vegetable oil
          Seasonings:
          3 T. soy sauce
          1 T. dry sherry
          2 T. red rice vinegar
          1 t. sugar
          1/2 t. cornstarch paste
          10 dried red chili pods
          Vegetables:
          6-8 water chestnuts, cut into
            fourths
          1/4 c. diced bamboo shoots
          2 green onions, white only,
            cut in 1/2 inch pieces
          1 clove garlic, minced

          Other:
          Vegetable oil for blanching
          1/4 t. sesame oil
          1 t. hot chili oil
          1/4 c. roasted peanuts

          Bone chicken, remove skin and cut meat into 3/4 inch
          cubes.  Combine with marinade ingredients in the order
          listed, set aside.  Set wok over high heat for about 1
          minute.  Add 2 cups oil and heat to 300 degrees. Add
          chicken, stirring to separate pieces.  Remove and drain.
          Combine seasonings thoroughly, set aside.  Remove all but
          2 Tbsp. oil from the wok. Reheat, swirling pan to coat
          sides.  Add chili pods, breaking only one in half.  Stir
          for about 45 seconds or until browned (but not burned).
          Return chicken and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until browned.
          Add vegetables, stir frying for 1 minute.  Add seasonings,
          mixing thoroughly and cook until thickened.  Sprinkle with
          sesame and hot chili oils and finally with roasted peanuts
          to serve.  Note:  Chili seeds, not pods, determine just
          how hot a dish will be.  I suggest breaking open only one
          the first time.  If you want it hotter, open more next
          time.

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