Posted by pwhayes 05-21-99 4:54 AM
Princess Chicken or Tofu
1 lb boneless chicken OR firm tofu
2 T. cornstarch
1 T. soy sauce
10 1" dried hot red peppers
Seasoning Sauce:
1 T. sake
2 T. soy sauce
1 T. sugar
1 t. salt
1 t. cornstarch
1 t. sesame oil
1 C. vegetable oil
1 t. szechuan peppercorns
1 t. fresh ginger, minced
1/2 C. roasted peanuts, chopped
Hot cooked rice
Skin chicken if necessary and chop chicken or tofu into 1" pieces.
Combine cornstarch & soy sauce in medium bowl. Add chicken (tofu); mix
well & let sit for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile cut stems from dried peppers & set aside.
Combine ingredients for seasoning sauce in small bowl, set aside.
Heat oil in wok over high heat - about 1 minute.
Stir-fry chicken (tofu) about 2 minutes, until lightly browned.
Remove & drain.
Remove all but 2 T. oil from wok.
Reduce heat to medium. Stir-fry dried peppers and szechuan peppercorns
until peppers turn dark brown.
Add minced ginger and cooked chicken (tofu), stir-fry 1 minute.
Add seasoning sauce. Stir well & cook until sauce thickens slightly.
Remove wok from heat. Stir in peanuts. Serve hot over hot cooked rice.