CHOWMEIN.TXT





                    CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

  2 TBS olive oil                    3 cups slant sliced celery
  1/2 cup slant sliced green onion   2 1/2 cups hot chicken broth
  3 TBS cornstarch                   1/2 tsp salt
  1/8 tsp garlic powder              1/2 tsp ground ginger
  1/2 cup cold water                 1 TBS soy sauce
  3 1/4 cups firmly packed cooked    1 1/4 cup coarsely chopped green
     chicken, cut bite size            pepper
  1 6 oz can mushroom pieces and     1 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts,
    stems, drained                     drained
  chowmein noodles or rice

 1. Put oil in a large pot.

 2. Over medium heat, sautee the onion and celery until the onion is
    transparent, but not browned.

 3. Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, lower heat, and cook 5
    minutes.

 4. While this is cooking, mix the water, cornstarch, salt, garlic,
    ginger, and soy sauce until smooth.

 5. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pot, cook and stir over medium
    heat until liquid thickens and is clear.

 6. Add the chicken, peppers, mushrooms, and water chestnuts.  Mix well.

 7. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.  serve
    over noodles or rice.