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In a medium bowl, combine the wine, cornstarch, egg white and salt.
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Add the chicken and turn to coat thoroughly.
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Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
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In a small bowl, cover the dried mushrooms with 1 cup of the hot water and let soak until softened, about 30 minutes.
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Discard the mushroom stems and quarter the caps; reserve the soaking liquid.
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In another bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups of hot water with the soy sauce, wine, sugar and salt.
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Set a large wok over high heat.
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Add the peanut oil and when it is very hot, add the chicken and stir-fry until it turns opaque, about 30 seconds.
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Transfer the chicken to a plate with a slotted spoon.
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Add the garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 25 seconds, then add the fresh mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute.
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Add the dried mushrooms, the green pepper and the chicken and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
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Pour in the reserved mushroom soaking liquid, stopping when you reach the grit at the bottom.
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Add the soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil, then add the sesame oil and the cornstarch mixture and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
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Transfer to a serving bowl, season with pepper and serve immediately.
