1 tsp. cornstarch (or corn flour) mixed with 2 teaspoons water
4 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed
1 shallot/green onion stem, sliced to garnish
2 tsp. minced garlic (2 cloves garlic)
1 tbsp. sesame oil, optional (adds a wonderful flavour)
12 tbsp. Mirin (optional -- white wine or dry sherry can be substituted)
3 tbsp. cooking Sake ((rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
3 tbsp. light brown sugar (or white granulated sugar)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp. cooking oil
1.3 pounds (600 grams) skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces