Ingredients
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/3 cup sherry or dry red wine
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 (or peanut oil)
3 boneless chicken breasts,
1 skinned, cut into strips
1/3 cup cashews
1/2 cup broccoli florets
7 oz can bamboo shoots,
1 drained and sliced
6 green onions,
1 sliced diagonally
Directions
Blend the cornstarch with the sherry and broth; set aside. Heat the
sesame oil and vegetable oil in wok or heavy skillet, stir fry the
chicken and cashews until the chicken is golden and the cashews are
lightly browned. Add the broccoli, bamboo shoots and the green onions
and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, til broccoli is cooked. Pour the
cornstarch mix into the wok and stir until the sauce boils for a
minute, stirring constantly to coat.
Julie Michigan, USA
Servings: 4 servings
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