Rainy Day Malaysian Chicken Stew

The other day it was raining here in the 'Couv (not all that unusual...) and it was just the kind of gray miserable day when you wanted to be home, wearing jammies, and eating something good, warm, and yummy. So one thing led to another and soon the jammies were on and the yummy Asian food was on it's way to our bellies. Just in case you are having a jammy day, I wanted to share this recipe with you. I guarantee that it will make you feel much better.

Speaking of jammies and desperately needing some yummy Asian food, my nephew Mason has been in and out of the hospital lately while he continues to kick leukemia's ass. Although he is only 14, Mason already is a ninja in the kitchen and can do some serious Asian yumminess throwdown. Mason, this episode of DIY Gourmet goes out to you...

Mason, demonstrating a few of his Ninja moves

Rainy Day Malaysian Chicken Stew
Ingredients

2 lbs chicken, cubed
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 thumb ginger, grated
3 onions, sliced
6 cups water
1 cup dried, chopped shitake mushrooms reconstituted in 2 cups boiling water
2 lbs potatoes, cubed
1/2 cup soy
2/3 cup miso paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 cup cold water

Throw first 4 ingredients in hot wok with a big glug of oil. Fry until browned.
Add remaining ingredients except for the cornstarch and bring to a boil until the potatoes are cooked. Add cornstarch to thicken and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve over rice and pray for Mason's speedy recovery.

Mason, here are some more Ninjas in the kitchen, just to make your day.