Serves 4
To use Chinese noodles instead of bean curd sheets, cook the noodles according to instructions, drain well, and lay over the cucumber slices.
Spicy Chicken with Cashews
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon chili paste
3 tablespoons oil for stir-frying
½ cup cashews
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Mix together the dark soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, sesame oil, and chili paste, and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil to a preheated wok or skillet. Stir-fry the chicken until it is nearly cooked through. Remove, and drain on paper towels.
- Wipe the wok clean with a paper towel and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Stir-fry the cashews very briefly, until they are golden.
- Add the sauce to the wok and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and add the chicken back into the wok. Mix through and serve hot.