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Sue Leventhal's avatar

Chef J! I love this recipe a lot. I don’t react badly to gluten, but Marsha sure does. She also can’t eat chicken. So Kung Pao Turkey or Pork for our house. I love the changes you made to the original.

But I am more concerned about your upcoming surgery. Any support we can give from afar?

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The Simmering Chef's avatar

All is well, thank you, Sue. I have lots of support for this cataract surgery. Another perk of aging, eh?

Turkey or pork should work well. I just messaged a friend who wondered about making it vegan. Occasionally, I make it as a Kung Pao Celery, which I love because the celery keeps its crunch.

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Sue Leventhal's avatar

Marsha and I both had cataract surgery on both eyes. We literally were good to go 1 day later. Soon as the bandage patch came off. You will be great! And seeing is a great thing.

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The Simmering Chef's avatar

I can't wait. My left eye is completely clouded over and my right eye is very tired from doing all the work.

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Dale Rogerson's avatar

This looks divine. And I would even do the gluten-free version, to boot. Why not? I have everything. Except the chilis. I cannot remember ever seeing them in the store. These are fresh, correct? What can I replace them with, should I be unsuccessful at finding them?

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The Simmering Chef's avatar

Thank you very much for saying so. They are actually dried. Check your Mexican food spice section. Maybe you'll find them there. If not, just use chili flakes, and heat it to your liking.

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Dale Rogerson's avatar

My pleasure. I had a feeling they were dried. I will use my own dried Tabascos instead.

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The Simmering Chef's avatar

Perfect solution! The d'Árbols are less spicy. Use your judgement.

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Dale Rogerson's avatar

I'll just pour out the seeds (which I keep if I want more kick!)

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The Simmering Chef's avatar

Perfect!

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