Name: Spicy Cashew Chicken
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch; 2 Tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch piece of ginger, grated; 2 dried hot red peppers, sliced, seeds and all (or about 1 - 2 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste); 1 bunch, about 10, green onions, sliced, both white parts and green parts; 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar; 3 Tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 Tbsp tamari soy sauce; 1 Tbsp brown sugar (optional); 1/2 cup water; several dashes sesame oil; 3/4 cup raw cashews that have been lightly toasted (see note below); snipped chives for garnish; Cooked white or brown rice