Gluten Free

Cumin-Scented Stir Fry

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Ingredients: 1/2 pound boneless skinless, chicken breast, thinly sliced,1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided,2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided,3 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry or a mixture of rice vinegar and sugar,2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided,2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger, divided,2 teaspoons minced garlic,1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds,1/8 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes, or more to taste,4 inches celery ribs, sliced diagonally ¼ thick, leaves chopped and reserved separately,2 carrots, peeled and sliced,1/2 cup broccoli florets, steamed or frozen,1/2 white onion
Instructions:

  1. Slice chicken across the grain about 1/8 inch thick. Toss chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger and a pinch of salt. Allow to marinate while you chop the veggies.
  2. Stir together rice wine, remaining soy sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch.
  3. Heat wok over high heat until smoking, then pour 1 tablespoon oil down side and swirl to coat.
  4. Add chicken in 1 layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, less than 1 minute.
  5. Transfer to a bowl.
  6. Add remaining oil to wok, then add ginger, garlic, cumin, and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 15 seconds.
  7. Add celery, onion, broccoli and carrots then stir-fry 3 minutes, then add chicken and juices and stir-fry 3 minutes. Stir rice-wine mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry until sauce is bubbling, about 2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in celery leaves.
  9. Serve on a bed of steamed rice or brown rice.

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