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$page_name = "Cahsew Chicken Stir-Fry";
$menu_type = "food";
$menu_name = "Cashew Chicken Stir-fry";
$blog_num = 20;
$page_rate = 9;
$page_tags = array("outdoors");
$page_date = "August 30, 2011";
include_once("./files/head.php");

echo "<p>This is from best of bridge.  But like anything going camping, it needs some work.  And I've listened carefully to my mommy and have included her suggestions too.</p>\n";
echo "<p><span class=\"red\"><strong> WARNING! </strong></span> Feeds 5 or 6 hungry people, make sure you have a large pan. Or half it.</p>\n";

echo "<h3>Stuff to put in</h3>\n";
echo "<h4>Sause</h4>\n";
echo "<ul>\n";
  echo "<li>1 cup <span class=\"red\"><strong>ketchup</strong></span></li>\n";
  echo "<li>1/4 cup <span class=\"red\"><strong>worcestershire sause</strong></span></li>\n";
  echo "<li>1/4 cup <span class=\"red\"><strong>sugar</strong></span></li>\n";
  echo "<li>1 cup <span class=\"red\"><strong>chicken broth</strong></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(an extra 1/2 cup to finish off the can won't hurt you)</li>\n";
  echo "<li>2 1/2 tbsp <span class=\"red\"><strong>soy sause</strong></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3 tbsp won't hurt if your lazy)</li>\n";
  echo "<li>1 tbsp <span class=\"red\"><strong>sesame oil</strong></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(buy good stuff, the cheap stuff tastes horrendous)</li>\n";
  echo "<li>1 tsp <span class=\"red\"><strong>salt</strong></span></li>\n";
  echo "<li>1 tsp <span class=\"red\"><strong>cayenne pepper</strong></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(I double this for myself, but my mommy thinks it's too hot)</li>\n";
echo "</ul>\n";

echo "<h4>The Rest</h4>\n";
echo "<ul>\n";
  echo "<li>4 whole boneless, skinless <span class=\"red\"><strong>chicken breasts</strong></span> cut into cubes</li>\n";
  echo "<li>1 small <span class=\"red\"><strong>onion</strong></span>, chopped</li>\n";
  echo "<li>2 large <span class=\"red\"><strong>carrots</strong></span> thinly sliced on diagonal</li>\n";
  echo "<li>1 <span class=\"red\"><strong>red pepper</strong></span> cut into strips</li>\n";
  echo "<li>2 packs of <span class=\"red\"><strong>hochien noodles</strong></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2 packs = 4 vacuum sealed pouches)</li>\n";
  echo "<li>2 cups <span class=\"red\"><strong>snow peas</strong></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1 small bag, or 2 handfulls)</li>\n";
  echo "<li>2 cups <span class=\"red\"><strong>unsalted cashews</strong></span></li>\n";
  echo "<li>1/4 cup <span class=\"red\"><strong>oil</strong></span></li>\n";
  echo "<li>2 tbsp <span class=\"red\"><strong>cornstarch</strong></span></li>\n";
  echo "<li>2-3 tbsp minced <span class=\"red\"><strong>fresh ginger</strong></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(about 2 to 3 times the size of your thumb, use a cheese grater to mince)</li>\n";
  echo "<li>2 tbsp minced <span class=\"red\"><strong>garlic</strong></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(about 7 to 9 cloves)</li>\n";
  echo "<li>1/2 tsp <span class=\"red\"><strong>sugar</strong></span></li>\n";
  echo "<li>1/4 tsp <span class=\"red\"><strong>salt</strong></span></li>\n";
echo "</ul>\n";

echo "<h3>How to put it all together</h3>\n";
echo "<h4>Sause</h4>\n";
echo "<ol>\n";
  echo "<li>Mix <span class=\"red\"><strong>all the sause ingredients</strong></span> together in a bowl.</li>\n";
  echo "<li>Dehydrate the sause.</li>\n";
  echo "<li>Rehydrate the sause when you want to eat by putting it in half a liter of water for a couple hours.</li>\n";
echo "</ol>\n";
echo "<p><strong>The Rest</strong></p>\n";
echo "<ol>\n";
  echo "<li>Mix the <span class=\"red\"><strong>chicken</strong></span>, <span class=\"red\"><strong>cornstarch</strong></span>, <span class=\"red\"><strong>sugar</strong></span>, and <span class=\"red\"><strong>salt</strong></span> in a bowl till the chicken is coated.</li>\n";
  echo "<li>Heat the frying pan/pot/wok to highest heat. Add <span class=\"red\"><strong>oil</strong></span>.</li>\n";
  echo "<li>Add the <span class=\"red\"><strong>chicken</strong></span>, <span class=\"red\"><strong>garlic</strong></span>, <span class=\"red\"><strong>ginger</strong></span>, and <span class=\"red\"><strong>onion</strong></span> to the pot.</li>\n";
  echo "<li>Once the chicken opaques (turns white), add the <span class=\"red\"><strong>peppers</strong></span> and <span class=\"red\"><strong>carrots</strong></span>.</li>\n";
  echo "<li>After 2-3 minutes, add the <span class=\"red\"><strong>peas</strong></span>, <span class=\"red\"><strong>cashews</strong></span>, and <span class=\"red\"><strong>sause</strong></span>.</li>\n";
  echo "<li>Once the sause starts boiling, add the <span class=\"red\"><strong>noodles</strong></span>.</li>\n";
  echo "<li>Let the food bubble away merrily for 5-7 minutes, while everyone starts drooling at the smell.  Now is a good time to negotiate dishes.</li>\n";
  echo "<li>Once the sause looks thick enough, or your bored, or the stars align, you can eat.</li>\n";
  echo "<li>Enjoy!</li>\n";
echo "</ol>\n";

echo "<h3>Quote at the Bottom of the Page</h3>\n";
echo "<p>I have an agreement with my wife.  She doesn't compare the men in playgirl magazine to me - and I don't compare the meals in gourmet magazine to hers.</p>\n";

include_once("./files/close.php");

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