Bring 1 1/2 inches water to a boil with ginger in a deep 12-inch skillet and add chicken. Poach at a bare simmer, turning over once, until just cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
Ingredients you will need
Whole Chicken
Ginger
Water
Equipment you will use
Frying Pan
2
Transfer chicken with a slotted spoon to a plate and when cool enough to handle, finely shred.
Ingredients you will need
Whole Chicken
Equipment you will use
Slotted Spoon
3
Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a large bowl to make dressing.
Ingredients you will need
Red Pepper Flakes
Sesame Oil
Soy Sauce
Vinegar
Equipment you will use
Whisk
Bowl
4
Heat vegetable oil in cleaned skillet until hot but not smoking, then sauté mushrooms over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes.
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Vegetable Oil
Mushrooms
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Frying Pan
5
Add scallions, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste and sauté, stirring, until scallions are just softened, about 1 minute.
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Salt And Pepper
Green Onions
Garlic
6
Add to dressing, then add chicken and cilantro and toss.