lettuce leaves, washed & taken off the head but left whole .
2 tsps garlic, minced .
2 tbsps oyster sauce .
2 tsps soy sauce .
1 tsp cornstarch .
1 tbsp soy sauce .
2 tsps cornstarch .
1 c shiitake mushrooms, minced .
FILLING INGREDIENTS .
1 tsp sesame oil .
COOKING SAUCE .
1 tbsp sherry wine or red wine .
1 tbsp hoisin sauce .
1 (8 oz) can bamboo shoots, minced .
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced small .
1 tsp sugar .
2 tsps sherry wine or red wine .
5 tbsps vegetable oil or peanut oil .
2 tsps water .
1/2 c green onions, minced .
MARINADE .
1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, minced .
1 tsp minced fresh ginger or grated ginger .
1 (6 oz) package chinese cellophane noodles, cooked to pkg. directions
Directions
Step #1 Mix all ingredients for "cooking sauce" & set aside.
Step #2 In medium bowl, mix marinade ingredients & mix well.
Step #3 Add chicken & stir this to coat thoroughly.
Step #4 Stir in 1 t.
Step #5 oil & let sit for 15 mins.
Step #6 Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step #7 Add 3 T.
Step #8 oil, then add chicken & stir-fry for about 3-4 mins.
Step #9 Set aside.
Step #10 Add 2 T.
Step #11 oil to the pan.
Step #12 Add ginger, garlic, & onion & stir-fry for a min or so.
Step #13 Add mushrooms, bamboo shoots & wter chestnutsl stir-fry an extra 2 mins.
Step #14 Return chicken to the pan.
Step #15 Add mixed cooking sauce to the pan.
Step #16 Cook until thickened & hot.
Step #17 Break cooked cellophane noodles into small pieces & cover bottom of serving dish with them.
Step #18 THen pour chicken mixture on top of noodles.
Step #19 Serve along side lettuce leaves for everyone to take what they want, & then spoon into lettuce leaf & roll (like a burrito) individually themselves.