Hot and Tart Turkey

• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 teaspoons Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground white pepper
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 6 ounces turkey cutlets, cut into 2-by-1-inch strips
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorn Oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 scallions, white parts only, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick
• 2 to 3 Thai chiles, thinly sliced (with seeds)
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-by- 1/4 -inch matchsticks
• 1 medium cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into 2-by-1/4-inch matchsticks
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 2-by-1/4-inch matchsticks
• 1 tablespoon Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Add the chicken stock to a wok and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Add the turkey and cook, stirring, until just opaque, about 2 minutes.
4. Drain the turkey and set aside 1 tablespoon of the stock; reserve the remainder for another use.
5. Wipe out the wok and set it over high heat for 40 seconds.
6. Add the Sichuan Peppercorn Oil and when a wisp of white smoke appears, add the garlic, ginger and salt and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
7. Add the scallions and Thai chiles and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
8. Add the celery, cucumber and red pepper and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 1 minute.
9. Add the reserved 1 tablespoon stock and the turkey and cook for 1 minute.
10. Add the wine and cook for 30 seconds.
11. Make a well in the center of the wok; stir the sauce and add it to the well.
12. Stir in the vegetables and turkey and cook until thick and bubbling.
13. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/hot-and-tart-turkey (may not work)