General Tso's Chicken (real Thing)

* Exported from MasterCook *

General Tso's Chicken (real Thing)

Recipe By :=20
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chinese Poultry
Salsa

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Cornstarch
3 lb chicken*
1/4 c Water
1/4 c Dark Soy Sauce
1 1/2 tsp Minced Ginger
1 tsp White Pepper
1 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
1 Egg
1/2 c Dark Soy Sauce
1 c Cornstarch
1/4 c White Vinegar
1 c Salad Oil
1/4 c Cooking Sherry
2 c Sliced Green Onions
1 1/2 c Hot Chicken Broth
16 Small Hot Dried Peppers
1 tbsp MSG -- (optional)
3/4 c Refined Sugar

*Dark deboned in chunks I divided recipe portions (above) to make it easier=
to pre-prepare. 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 until=
chicken 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. ******************************************************* ****=
Jim [hapi hari] in Columbus 12/16 09:48 FROM: JAMES HARRISON,JR =
(TWWR12A) Roy North Beach Maryland 03/29 12:14 pm


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