How To make General Tso's Chicken (Real Thing)
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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General Tso's Chicken | Basics with Babish
General Tso's can be more than the saccharine, gloopy sauce soaked into flabby, over-breaded chicken to which we've become accustomed. With just a little technique and a little love, the 45-minute wait for this takeout mainstay can be better spent making it yourself.
Recipe:
Adapted from Serious Eats:
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For the chicken and marinade:
2 egg whites
3 Tbsp dark soy sauce
3 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine
3 Tbsp vodka
1/4 tsp baking soda
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
+ For the breading:
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp reserved marinade
For the sauce:
4 Tbsp dark soy sauce
4 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine
3 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
4 Tbsp chicken stock
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp roasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp cornstarch
6 scallions
4 cloves garlic
2 inch piece of ginger
6-12 arbol chiles (optional)
+ Special equipment:
Large pot deep enough for frying
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The Secret To Making General Tso's Chicken At Home | Easy General Tso's Chicken Recipe
If you've ever eaten Chinese Food, chances are, you've had this sweet and spicy fried chicken. At least for me growing up, this was an absolute staple in my diet. Today, I'm going to show you how to make this from the comfort of your own home! Let's #MakeItHappen
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 cup corn starch
1/2 cup all purpose flour
oil for frying
salt and pepper
green onion garnish
Sauce:
1 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp corn starch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tbsps low sodium soy sauce
5 tbsps white sugar
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1-2 tbsps minced garlic
1-2 tbsps vegetable oil
1 tbsp ginger
red pepper flakes
3-6 Arbol Chilis
Crispy and Irresistible General Tso's Chicken | General Tso’s Chicken | Cookd
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General Tso's Chicken Recipe:
For the Marination:
Chicken Thigh Boneless (Cubed) - ½ kg
Cornflour - ½ Cup
Salt - ½ tsp
Soda Water - ¼ Cup
Egg - 1 no
Black Pepper Powder - ½ tsp
Garlic (Minced) - 1 tsp
Soy Sauce - 1 tsp
Oil - For Deep Frying
For the Stir Fry:
Soy Sauce - 1 tbsp
Oyster Sauce - 1 tbsp
Honey - 2 tbsp
Garlic (minced) - 2 tbsp
Ginger (minced) - ¾ tbsp
Celery(minced) - 1 tbsp
Spring Onion White - 3 nos
Dry Red Chillies - 4 nos
Oil - 3 tbsp
Water + Corn Flour - 1 tbsp + ½ tsp
Salt - ¼ tsp
Pepper - ¼ tsp
Vinegar - 1 tbsp
Water - ½ Cup
For Garnish:
Spring Onion Greens - 1 tbsp
Sesame Seeds - ½ tbsp
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the marination and mix thoroughly
2. Let it sit for 30 minutes, Deep fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes on moderate flame, and remove from the heat
3. Increase the flame to high, let the oil heat up then double fry until crispy and cooked through and set aside.
4. In a pan pour oil and saute spring onion whites, ginger, garlic and celery and saute until aromatic.
5. Add the honey, oyster sauce, vinegar and soy sauce and let it cook for 30 seconds on a high heat.
6. Add salt and pepper, pour the cornstarch slurry and let it thicken.
7. Add the fried chicken and toss. Garnish with spring onion green and sesame seeds.
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⏲ CHAPTERS ⏲
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Cut chicken
00:54 - Background on General Tso’s Chicken
01:43 - Marinate chicken
02:24 - Prepare chicken batter
03:24 - How do you know if your batter is the right consistency?
03:41 - Chop other ingredients
04:38 - Start heating oil for deep frying
04:55 - A quick primer on oils and smoke points
06:02 - How do you know if the oil is hot enough to fry?
07:44 - Create sauce mix
08:41 - Mix chicken with batter and start frying
10:32 - Remove chicken from wok #1
11:45 - Deep fry chicken #2
12:23 - Cook the sauce + flavors
13:58 - My thoughts on discrimination, authentic cuisine
17:41 - Has dad tried General Tso’s Chicken back in China?
18:20 - More on why we fry the chicken twice
19:02 - My parents’ stories on not having cooking oil in China
20:09 - Can you reuse the oil for later?
21:06 - Life lessons for Cam Cam
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Keto-friendly General Tso Chicken
HIGHLY REQUEST RECIPE - Keto-friendly General Tso Chicken with the best sweet and savory glaze. A takeout classic of crispy chicken covered with sweet, flavorful, and slightly spicy glaze AND make it SUGAR-FREE. You never cooked with sugar alternatives? Well, don’t worry, I got you! Even without sugar, we can make a finger-licking-good glaze that tastes just as amazing!
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