Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Chinese celery (approx 1 lb), cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 chicken thighs (de-boned, but fat reserved), julienned
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 red Thai chiles
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

Method

  • Excluding the celery and chicken fat, combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Allow to marinate for at least a half hour but no more than 4 hours.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the chicken fat and render for 3 minutes or until no more fat renders. Discard solids and pour off rendered fat into a bowl, leaving approximately 1 tbsp in the skillet.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and saute, stirring constantly until the meat is almost done. Move chicken to a plate.
  • Add another 2 tablespoons rendered fat to the emptied skillet and then add the celery. Saute for 2 minutes, but don't allow them to cook completely. Add the chicken, stir for another minute and then remove from heat.
  • Serve over rice!