Chicken Chow Mein
["3 Tbsp. oil (peanut)", "2 to 4 c. cabbage", "2 stalks celery", "1 bunch scallions", "1 c. bean sprouts", "3 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/2 c. mushrooms", "1/2 c. green pepper, cut into strips", "1/2 c. sugar peas", "1/2 c. water chestnuts", "1 carrot, grated", "1 (2 to 4 lb.) chicken", "soy sauce"]
["Place washed chicken in pot; cover 2/3 with water.", "Boil chicken, reserving stock, to desired doneness.", "Debone chicken; set aside.", "Warm 1 cup stock with 1/3 of grated carrot.", "Add onion, green pepper and chicken stock mixture; set aside.", "When cool, add cornstarch; mix well.", "Set aside.", "Cut vegetables (remember, cut thinly).", "Heat oil in wok to 350\u00b0 to 380\u00b0.", "Add onions; stir for 2 minutes.", "Add rest of vegetables; stir-fry until glossy or desired doneness.", "Add stock; stir until slightly thick.", "Splash on soy sauce to taste.", "Seve over rice or noodles."]
["oil", "cabbage", "stalks celery", "scallions", "bean sprouts", "cornstarch", "mushrooms", "green pepper", "sugar peas", "water chestnuts", "carrot", "chicken", "soy sauce"]