Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 7 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts; 10-15 small dried Sichuan chiles; 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns; 2 celery ribs; 5 scallions