Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch in 1/4 cup water
  • 3 lb. chicken, cut in chunks
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1-1/2 tsp. ginger; minced
  • 1 tsp. white pepper
  • 1-1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup cooking sherry
  • 2 cups green onions; sliced
  • 1-1/2 cup chicken broth; hot
  • 16 sm. dried hot peppers
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Method

  • To make sauce, add garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and sherry.
  • Then add broth and stir until sugar disolves.
  • Refrigerate until needed.
  • In a seperate bowl mix chicken, soy sauce and pepper.
  • Mix in egg.
  • Add cornstarch until chicken is coated evenly.
  • Add oil to help seperate the pieces.
  • Divide chicken in small quantities and deep fry at 350F until crispy and light brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Place a small amount of oil in a wok and heat until just hot.
  • Add onions and peppers and stir fry briefly.
  • Stir sauce and add to wok.
  • Add chicken and cook until sauce thickens.
  • Add water or cornstarch if needed.