Tuesday, February 28, 2012

I have tried a few General Tso's chicken recipes from Recipezaar, but most of the recipes there seem to be fancy restaurant type recipes and taste NOTHING like the type of General Tso's you get from Chinese places that can be found in the mall or Chinese take-out places. For example, I LOVE the General Tso's from Manchu Wok but haven't been able to find a recipe that tastes even remotely like it.

Does anyone have any recipes that aren't the "fancy restaurant" type General Tso's but more like "fast food" type of General Tso's?|||Give this one a try...we love it:

General Tso's Chicken
By S. John Ross

* 1 lb chicken thighs, boned and cubed
* 3 eggs, beaten
* 1/2 cup and 2 tsp cornstarch
* 5 dried pepper pods
* 1-1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
* 2 tbsp rice wine
* 3 tbsp sugar
* 3 tbsp soy sauce

In a large bowl, thoroughly blend the 1/2 cup of cornstarch and the eggs; add the chicken and toss to coat. If the mixture bonds too well, add some vegetable oil to separate the pieces.

In a small bowl, prepare the sauce mixture by combining the 2 tsp cornstarch with the wine, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce.

First-Stage Frying: Heat 1-2 inches of peanut oil in a wok to medium-high heat (350-400o). Fry the chicken in small batches, just long enough to cook the chicken through. Remove the chicken to absorbent paper and allow to stand (this step can be performed well in advance, along with the sauce mixture, with both refrigerated).

Second-Stage Frying: Leave a tablespoon or two of the oil in the wok. Add the pepper pods to the oil and stir-fry briefly, awakening the aroma but not burning them. Return the chicken to the wok and stir-fry until the pieces are crispy brown.

The General's Favorite Sauce: Add the sauce-mixture to the wok, tossing over the heat until the sauce caramelizes into a glaze (1-2 minutes). Serve immediately. Serves 4, along with steamed broccoli and rice.|||I have one on my blog that taste the same to me, I love it as well.

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