Simmered and deep-fried chicken

10 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 (4-5 pound) chicken
Water to cover
1 Scallion stalk
2 Or
3 slices Fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Sherry
1½ tablespoon Soy sauce
Oil for deep-frying

Directions

1. Place chicken in a pan with cold water to cover. Cut scallion in 1-inch sections and slice ginger root; add to pan. Bring to a boil; then simmer, covered, about 1 hour. Drain, reserving liquid for stock.

2. Let bird cool; then bone and (leaving skin on) cube chicken, or cut in 1x2-inch strips.

3. Combine cornstarch, sherry and soy sauce. Add to chicken and toss gently. Let stand 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile heat oil.

4. Add chicken, several pieces at a time, and deep-fry until crisp and golden (about 1 minute). Drain on paper toweling.

NOTE: Depending on the size and toughness of the bird, simmering time can vary from 30 minutes to 1-½ hours. The chicken should be cooked until just about done. VARIATIONS:

1. In step 1, add 1 tablespoon sherry and 1 tablespoon soy sauce to water.

2. In step 2, disjoint chicken. Drain and dry well. Brush with ½ cup soy sauce and deep-fry (omit step 3). Chop in bite-size pieces and serve.

3. In step 3, substitute a batter of 3 tablespoons flour; 1 egg, beaten; ½ teaspoon salt; and 1 to 2 tablespoons stock.

From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .

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