Number of serving: 4
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless
chicken breasts, diced
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon Chinese
rice wine or dry sherry
1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
peanut oil for frying
4 Tablespoons peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
4 scallions; 2 minced, 2 cut into 1 inch pieces
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and diced
3/4 cup diced water chestnuts
Small lettuce leaves
Soy sauce, chili paste and/or hot mustard