INGREDIENTS
2
lbs Chicken thighs, boneless skinless
1 lb
Asparagus
3
Chiles, small dried red hot
2 tbsp
Garlic
3 tbsp
Ginger, fresh
1 cup
Scallions
2
Egg whites, large
2 tbsp
Black bean sauce
2 tbsp
Soy sauce
2 tbsp
Brown sugar, light
2 tbsp
Cornstarch
1 tsp
Kosher salt
1
Peanut oil
4 tbsp
Rice wine or sake
2 tablespoons toban djan, a fermented chile-bean sauce (See Note)