Chicken With Macadamia Nuts

Directions

1. 1
   Marinate the chicken in the egg white while you parboil the vegetables.
2. 2
   Bring the water to a boil and add the carrots.
3. 3
   Cover and bring the water back to a boil and cook for a minute.
4. 4
   Add the asparagus and boil for another minute.
5. 5
   Drain the vegetables, cool them in cold water and set aside.
6. 6
   In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
7. 7
   When very hot, add the chicken and stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute or until the chicken is opaque.
8. 8
   Add the garlic, carrots and asparagus and continue to stir-fry for 1 minute more to heat the vegetables through and finish cooking the chicken.
9. 9
   Add the scallions, macadamia nuts and hoisin sauce and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
10. 10
    Add the dissolved cornstarch and simmer for 30 seconds.
11. 11
    Season with salt to taste.