Ingredients
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1
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4
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1
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1/4
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3
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1 1/2
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1/4
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1/4
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2
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1
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Directions
Chinese Take-Out General Tso’s Chicken, General Tso’s Chicken is one of those Chinese dishes that would be hard to find in China. Seems that this dish of battered, deep-fried chicken pieces bathed in a sweet garlicky spicy sauce was born back in the seventies in a Chinese restaurant in New York. But even though it would be difficult to locate a recipe for it in a traditional Chinese cookbook, it stands as one of the most-ordered favorites on the Chinese-American menu. Just who is this General Tso guy? Turns out he was a successful Chinese statesman back in the mid-1800’s. We’re not sure why this dish was named after him, since we can be pretty sure he never tasted it. From the Take-Out Menu Cookbook., This is really good but better the next day!
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Steps
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1
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In a Medium Bowl, Combine the Egg, 3 Tablespoons of Cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce, and 1 Tablespoon Mirin. Add the Chicken and Let It Marinate at Room Temperature While You Assemble the Rest of the Ingredients. |
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2
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in a Separate Bowl, Combine the Remaining Tablespoon of Cornstarch, the Remaining 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce, the Remaining 2 Tablespoons Mirin, and the Rice Vinegar, Sugar, Hoisin, Chili Paste, Peppercorns, Sesame Oil, and 1/2 Cup Water. Set Aside. |
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3
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in a Heavy Pot Over Medium Heat, Heat 3 Inches of Oil to 360f. |
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4
Done
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Add About 10 Pieces of Chicken to the Hot Oil and Fry Until Brown and Crispy, About 2 Minutes. Remove from the Oil With a Slotted Spoon and Drain on Paper Towels. Repeat With the Remaining Chicken. Set Aside. |
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5
Done
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Remove All but 3 Tablespoons of Oil from the Pot and Add the Chilies, Ginger, and Garlic, and Cook For 30 Seconds. Add the Broccoli and Bell Pepper and Stir-Fry, Tossing the Vegetables For 2 Minutes or Until They Are Brightly Colored and Partially Cooked. |
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6
Done
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Add the Cooked Chicken to the Pot Along With the Reserved Sauce and Cook, Stirring, Until the Sauce Thickens and the Vegetables Are Tender, About 2 Minutes. |
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7
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to Serve, Sprinkle Green Onions Over the Top and Serve Hot With Rice. |
