Tso's Chicken

Base Sauce/Brown sauce:

• Chicken Stock "Heated"= 3 1/2 cup or 828 mL
• Oyster Sauce=1/3 cup or 78 ml
• Rice Wine= 1/2 cup or 118 ml
• Hoisin Sauce=2 tbsp or 30 ml
• Soy Sauce= 1 cup or 250 ml
• Dark Soy Sauce= 1 tbsp or 14 ml
• Sugar=1/3 cup or 40 g
• Ginger= A small piece (minced)
• Green Onion= Roots only (3 or 4)
• Garlic= 2-3 cloves

General Tso's Sauce:

• Sugar=2 cup or 610 g
• Vinegar=1 cup or 264 ml
• Chili Garlic Sauce or Sriracha=1/5 cup or 3 tbsp/ 48 ml
• Sesame Oil=1/2 tbsp
• Green Onion=A few
• Garlic=2 cloves
• Vegetable Oil
• Sesame Seed (optional)

Sauce thicker:

• Corn Starch/Potato Starch=1 tbsp
• Water=2 tbsp

Breading:

Chicken thigh=1 lb or 454 gl Salt=1/2 tbsp White Pepper=1 tsp Garlic Powder=1/2 tbsp White Wine=1/8 cup or 30 ml Egg= 1 Baking Soda= 1 tsp (optional) Corn Starch=1/3 cup or 43g Vegetable Oil=2 tbsp or 30 ml

Vegetable Oil: For frying

For single serving sauce:

Base Sauce/Brown Sauce: 1/2 cup Sugar: 1/4 cup or 50 g Vinegar: 2 tbsp Chili Garlic Sauce/Sriracha: 1 tsp

Base sauce

1. In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the base sauce together and set it aside for 15-20 min.
2. The heated Chicken stock will extract the flavor from the ginger, garlic and green onions.
3. After 15-20 min. strain the Base sauce and set it aside.

General tso's sauce

1. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, and chili garlic sauce.
2. Pour in 3 1/2 cup or 828 mL of the base sauce

into the general tso's sauce.

Batter

1. Cut the thigh or breast to about 1 inch or 2.5 cm in length and width.
2. In a bowl combine the salt, garlic powder, white pepper, wine, and egg together and mix.
3. Set it aside for about 20-30 min. in the fridge.
4. After 20-30 min. add in 1/2 cup of corn starch and mix until you do not see the white corn starch powder.
5. Once you do not see the white corn starch powder add in 2 tbsp of oil.

Frying

1. In a pot or wok, heat the oil to 350F and add in the coated chicken one at a time using a fork.
2. Fry for about 4-5 min or until golden brown.
3. If you want crispier skin, fry for about another min. or so.
4. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper towel or rack.

Bring everything together

1. In a wok or pan, add in 2 tbsp of veg, minced garlic and chopped green onions.
2. Cook until fragrant, then add in 1 1/2 cup of general tso's sauce.
3. Add in the thickener, 1 tbsp of potato starch/corn starch with 2 tbsp of water.
4. Once the sauce thicken, add in the breaded fried chicken and mix.
5. Lastly add in 1/2 tbsp of sesame oil for add fragrant.

Plating

• Plate your General tso's chicken with broccoli or other vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions and/or sesame seeds. Served with rice or noodles.