| Ingredients | Direction |
|---|---|
| 4 dried mushrooms 4 oz shelled walnuts 1/3 cup oil 3 lb chicken 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tblsp sherry 2 tblsp soy sauce 1 tsp salt 1 tsp brown sugar |
Soak the mushrooms in hot water for 10 minutes. Chop the walnuts and fry in 2 tablespoons of the oil for 2 minutes. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper to remove all traces of oil. Cut the chicken meat into small pieces, fry in remaining oil for 3 minutes over fierce heat, stirring all the time. Mix the cornstarch to a smooth paste with the sherry, soy sauce, salt and sugar. Add to the chicken and mix well. Drain the mushrooms and chop roughly, add to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add the walnuts. |