Chicken Chow Mein - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or shortening
1 c. onions, cut fine
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. hot water
1/3 c. cold water
2 tsp. La Choy sauce
1 1/2 c. diced chicken
1 tsp. salt
1 c. celery, cut fine
1 can bean sprouts, drained
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. sugar

Preparation

Melt butter or vegetable oil in hot skillet.
Add meat and stir.
Sear quickly (without browning or burning).
Add onions and fry for 5 minutes.
Add celery, salt, pepper and hot water.
Cover and cook 5 minutes.
Add drained bean sprouts.
Mix thoroughly. Heat to boiling point.
Add flavoring and thickening ingredients. Stir lightly and cook 5 minutes.
Serve piping hot with chow mein noodles or cooked rice.
Serves 2.