Stir-fried Chicken Shredsoriental, poultry 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts skinned 1 egg white 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 6 oz fresh bean sprouts 4 oz snow peas; trimmed 6 fresh water chestnuts; -or- canned water chestnu 2/3 cup oil, preferably peanut 1 teaspoon salt CUT THE CHICKEN INTO VERY THIN shreds and combine these with the egg white, salt and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix well and chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, trim the bean sprouts, finely shred the snow peas lengthwise, and shred or slice the water chestnuts. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet and when it is almost smoking, add the chicken. Stir- fry quickly for 1 minute. Drain the chicken in a colander or sieve immediately. Pour off the oil, leaving 1 tablespoon in the wok. (The rest of the oil may be saved when it is cooled and used for future cooking with chicken.) Reheat the wok and stir-fry the vegetables for 2 minutes. Return the drained chicken to the pan, stir to mix well, and add the salt. Give the mixture a few more stirs and then turn it onto a warm serving platter. |
