CHINESE CHICKEN WITH LEEKS AND BLACK BEANS

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You can find fermented black beans (dow see) at an Asian specialty market. This recipe comes from "Three Great Cuisines" by Jeff Smith, also known as "The Frugal Gourmet."

Provided by Susiecat too

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut julienne
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon chinese rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine (or crushed)
1/2 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed (dow see)
4 cups leeks, cleaned and cut into thin disks
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

Cut the chicken and soak in the marinade for 15 minutes.
Heat the wok (or similar cooking pan) and add 1 tablespoon of the oil, along with the garlic and the rinsed black beans.
Stir fry for a moment and add the drained chicken.
Stir over high heat until the chicken is cooked, and remove to a serving plate.
Add the remaining peanut oil to the hot wok, along with the leeks.
Stir until leeks are tender.
Return chicken to the pan along with the remaining ingredients.
Stir fry for a moment, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 324.9, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 21.6

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