General Tso's Chicken - Real Thing

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Title: General Tso's Chicken - Real Thing
Categories: Chicken, Chinese
Yield: 8 servings

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1/2 c Cornstarch
3 lb Chicken; dark meat, bone,
-chunk
1/4 c Water
1/4 c Dark soy sauce
1 1/2 ts Ginger; mince
1 ts White pepper
1 1/2 ts Garlic; mince
1 Egg
1/2 c Dark soy sauce
1 c Cornstarch
1/4 c White vinegar
1 c Salad oil
1/4 c Sherry
2 c Green onions; slice
1 1/2 c Hot chicken broth
16 sm Hot dried peppers
1 tb MSG; opt
3/4 c Refined sugar

To make Sauce, mix cornstarch and water together. Add
garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and wine.
Then add broth and MSG and stir 'til sugar dissolves.
Refrigerate 'til needed. In separate bowl mix chicken,
soy sauce and pepper. Stir in egg. Add cornstarch
mixture until Šchicken is coated evenly. Add oil to
help separate chicken pieces. Divide chicken in small
quantities and deep-fry @ 350 until crispy and light
brown. (Do not overcook; watch temp; stir-fry or meat
will toughen). Drain on paper towels. Place a small
amount of oil in wok and heat 'til just hot. Add
onions and peppers and stir-fry briefly (peppers will
give off acrid smoke..be careful). Stir sauce; add to
wok. Add chicken and cook just 'til sauce thickens.
Add water or water/cornstarch if needed. This amount
will fill two large platters and serves 6-8. Serve
with white steamed rice. This recipe courtesy of Chef
Paul Kaewprasart of the Siam Rest in Columbus, OH.

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