Malay Spiced Chicken Stir-Fry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Spice Mixture
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Remaining Ingredients
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled & chopped
1/2 lemon peel, grated
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 -3 cups hot cooked rice

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients for the spice mixture in a small bowl.
Heat the wok on medium until warm. Add the spice mixture, cook until lightly toasted & fragrant, stirring frequently.
Return spice mixture back the the bowl then turn the heat on high. Drizzle the oil in a wok & heat for 30 seconds.
Mix in the vegetables & lemon peel, stir-fry for 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Add in the chicken & spice mixture continue to fry until the chicken is no longer pink.
Stir in the water, vinegar, sugar, & salt then bring to a boil. Simmer until half the liquid evaporates & the sauce thickens, stir frequently.
Spoon the stir-fry mixture over hot rice & serve immediately.