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Chicken and Walnuts

 

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2 tablespoons peanut oil

1.1 lbs. boned chicken breast, cut into thin strips

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup peas

9 oz. small mushrooms

2 oz. bamboo shoots

2 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon soy sauce

½ teaspoon sugar

1-¼ cups roasted walnuts, coarsely chopped

1-½ teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon water

Method: Preheat a wok or frying pan and add the oil. Swirl the oil over the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken strips and salt, and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes. Add the snow peas, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and chicken broth. Stir quickly and cook for 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce, sugar, and walnuts. Stir well and add the cornstarch mixed with water. Cook until it thickens slightly. Both the chicken and walnuts should be served alongside boiled rice.