Chicken With Peanuts

Ingredients

• ¾ pound raw boneless chicken
• 5 dried black Chinese mushrooms
• 2 scallions
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 piece of fresh ginger the size of an acorn
• 1 tablespoon brown bean sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with a little water
• ½ teaspoon Chinese thick soy (Chinese bead molasses)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon sake or dry sherry
• ⅓ cup shelled roasted peanuts

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    336 calories; 25 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 20 grams protein; 63 milligrams cholesterol; 100 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 to 6 servings if part of a meal of several courses

Preparation

The Preparation

1. Cut chicken into 3/8-inch-square pieces. Soak mushrooms 15 minutes in warm water, discard the stems, and dice. Mince scallions, garlic and ginger. Mix brown bean sauce and water. Mix cornstarch solution with the thick soy and cayenne pepper.

The Cooking

1. Over high heat, heat a wok, and add oil, ginger and garlic. Stir-fry 10 seconds.
2. Add the chicken and wine, and stir-fry 1 minute.
3. Add the mushrooms, and stir-fry 30 seconds.
4. Add the brown bean sauce solution, scallions and peanuts and stir well.
5. Add the cornstarch mixture. Stir to coat all ingredients evenly and serve.

25 minutes