Cashew Chicken
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into small strips
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons white ground pepper
  • 4 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 dozen dried chili peppers
  • ½ cup whole raw cashew nuts
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the garlic, ground pepper, wine, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and cornstarch. Add the chicken meat and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cashew nuts and chili peppers. Stir-fry until cashew nuts turn golden. Remove both chili peppers and cashews from oil with a strainer. Set aside.
  3. Using the same pan, add the marinated chicken. Stir and cook until the chicken is done. Add 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce, stir and mix until the chicken meat is evenly coated and looks golden brown.
  4. Add the chili peppers and cashew nuts. Mix well and remove from heat.
  5. Transfer into a serving plate and serve with steamed rice.
  6. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe adapted from the cookbook “Thai Cooking in a Sufi’s Kitchen”.
Recipe by Salu Salo Recipes at https://salu-salo.com/cashew-chicken/