CHICKEN BROCCOLI

1whole chicken breast, skinned, boned and thinly sliced

2tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon vegetable oil Dash of garlic powder

½pound fresh broccoli florets, OR 10 ounce package frozen broccoli cuts, rinsed in hot water

½cup chicken broth or bouillon

6-8 fresh mushrooms, sliced OR 4 ounce can mushroom pieces and stems, drained

16-oz can bamboo shoots, drained

1tablespoon lemon juice

1tablespoon cornstarch

1tablespoon diced pimento

1tablespoon sesame seed

1.In a bowl, combine sliced chicken, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and garlic powder. Stir to blend and set aside.

2.Add chicken broth and broccoli to Wok. Set temperature to 325°F/162.7°C and cook broccoli until vibrant green (about 5 minutes), stirring about every minute. Push broccoli up side of Wok or remove.

3.Increase heat to 375°F/190.5°C. Add chicken mixture and stir-fry until chicken is opaque (about 3 minutes). Push up side of the Wok. Add mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute, push up side. Add bamboo shoots and stir-fry for 1 minute. Return broccoli to Wok if removed and mix all ingredients, stirring well.

4.Combine lemon juice and cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Add to chicken mixture, stirring until thickened (about 1 minute). Garnish with pimento and sesame seeds. Reduce heat to warm for serving. Serves 4.

FRIED RICE WITH VEGETABLES

1½ cups water

6 or 7-ounce package fried rice mix

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2ribs of celery, sliced on a diagonal 6-8 fresh mushrooms, sliced

¼ cup diced green pepper

8ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1.Bring water to boil in Wok at 250°F/121.1°C. Add rice and seasoning mix. Stir well and return to boil. Cover and reduce heat to high end of simmer range. Cook until liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes). In the meantime, prepare the vegetables.

2.Push cooked rice up side of the Wok. Add 1-tablespoon oil and increase heat to 350°F/176.6°C. Stir-fry rice in hot oil for 1-2 minutes. Push rice back up the side.

3.Add 1-tablespoon oil to the Wok; heat briefly. Add celery and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Push up the sides. Add mushrooms and green pepper. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Push up side. Add water chestnuts and heat for 1 minute. Combine all ingredients until well mixed. Reduce heat to warm for serving. Serves 4.

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West Bend Housewares Electric Wok instruction manual Chicken Broccoli, Fried Rice With Vegetables