2 pounds chicken |
10 cups boiling water |
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts |
-----seasoning sauce----- |
1 tablespoon sesame paste -- or peanut butter -- creamy type |
1 tablespoon white vinegar |
1 tablespoon sesame oil |
1 teaspoon chili oil |
1 tablespoon soy sauce |
1 1/2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns -- crushed |
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger -- minced |
3 tablespoons scallion -- shredded |
1 tablespoon garlic chopped |
3 tablespoons cilantro -- chopped |
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder |
1 medium English cucumber |
1 package tossed noodles |