Chinese-style fried chicken
Description
The recipe won't take much time. It contains only the most essential ingredients, with no dried spices or herbs. Despite the marinade and sauce containing plenty of sugar and chili pepper, the dish turns out tender, with a well-balanced flavor of sweetness and spiciness. Although rice wine is used in the recipe, it can be easily substituted with vinegar. Everything is cooked over high heat, and fine chopping is essential—this way, the chicken will quickly and evenly sear. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the chicken fillet into small pieces. Add chicken protein, ½ tsp salt, sugar – one spoon; starch – two spoons; finely chopped ginger – one teaspoon. Mix everything with the chicken pieces and let marinate. Half an hour is enough.
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Step 2
2. Prepare the sauce. Take finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and ginger, using equal proportions of each ingredient. Then mix with: starch – 2 tsp, salt – ½ tsp, rice vinegar or rice wine, sesame oil – 2-3 drops. Add a little water and stir well.
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Step 3
3. Shred the peeled vegetables: potatoes, carrots. Add previously soaked shiitake mushrooms and chili pepper. The volume of vegetables should be almost equal to that of the chicken.
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Step 4
4. On high heat, lightly fry the chicken after removing it from the marinade.
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Step 5
5. Add all the prepared vegetables and a couple of tablespoons of soy paste. Fry over higher heat, stirring constantly.
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Step 6
6. When the oil has evaporated, add the sauce. Stir vigorously until all the moisture has completely disappeared. Now you know that such a hot dish can be quickly prepared at home.