cashew chicken
The woks of life
This stir fry is a solid addition to the weeknight dinner rotation. The good people at Woks of life are true to their word. They deliver a balanced recipe that is not overly-sweet, a problem that plagues many classic Chinese takeout dishes. The cashews add a pop of flavor and their inclusion makes this dish all the heartier. My one complaint is that the nuts do not hold up well in the fridge. When having reheated leftovers a few days out, the cashews were bland and water-logged, a far cry from their initial form. I'm not sure there's much to do about this, but just keep in mind that this stir fry is significantly better fresh than as leftovers. I suppose if you wanted to avoid this problem, you could only add the cashews as a garnish. But then you might miss how they combine with and complement the other dish components, so I'm not sure the tradeoff is worth it.
The only adjustment I made to the recipe was skipping the water chestnuts and adding more bell pepper instead, since I prefer fresh produce over canned. This is the kind of recipe where any combo of veggies you like will be just fine.