Spicy Cashew Chicken

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

inch piece of ginger, grated

dried hot red peppers, sliced, seeds and all (or about 1 - 2 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste)

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