Serves 4

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups peanut or vegetable oil for frying, plus 1 tablespoon for stir-frying
• 8 dried whole red chilis, or substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, for garnish
• Scallions, green parts thinly sliced, for garnish

Serves 4
PREP 45 MINS
COOK 20 MINS

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground pork
• 8 medium cooked shrimp (chopped)
• 12 medium cooked shrimp (or more)
• 1 cooked pork chop (thinly sliced strips)
• 1 chicken breast (cooked or fried and cut into thinly sliced strips)
• 1⁄2 lb sliced mushrooms
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts teaspoon chopped ginger-root