Mint & Ginger Chicken
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
2 T. flour
2 T. fish sauce
2 T. dark soy sauce, divided
1 piece fresh ginger root, peeled, 1 1/2 inches long
2 chili peppers, chopped
1 T. vinegar
1 T. sugar
1 lime, peel grated, juiced
3 C. nappa cabbage, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 C. mint, chopped fresh
In medium bowl place chicken. Sprinkle with flour, turning to coat. Add fish sauce and 1 T. of the soy sauce; set aside. Place ginger in blender or food processor and mince, about 30 seconds; add chilies, remaining 1 T. soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and 1/2 tsp. grated lime peel. Blend or process for about 1 minute; set aside. Into heated wok or Dutch oven over high heat, pour oil. Add chicken, onion and cabbage, stir frying about 4 minutes until chicken turns white. Pour ginger sauce mixture over chicken and continue to stir fry over high temperature until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with lime juice and top with mint.