Xiang La (Spicy Sichuan Cuisine)

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup of Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 cup of dried red chili peppers
• 1 cup of soy sauce
• 1/2 cup of rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of cornstarch
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
• 1 bunch of green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
• Salt to taste
• Optional: 1 tsp of MSG

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chili peppers to the hot oil and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir for another minute.
5. Add chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
6. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
7. Optional: Add salt and MSG to taste.
8. Serve the Xiang La chicken hot, topped with sliced green onions.