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2 tblsp peanut oil
1 tblsp dark soy sauce
1 tblsp brandy
0.5 teasp five spice powder
0.5 teasp brown sugar
2cm fresh ginger root peeled and chopped
2 spring onions chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
500g boned chicken cubed
1 large egg beaten
60g cornflour
In large bowl mix together peanut oil, soy sauce, brandy, 5 spice, sugar, ginger, onion, garlic.
Stir in chicken cubes - coat evenly
leave for 1 hr
stir in beaten egg
put cornflour on a plate and roll in chicken cubes until evenly coated
In a wok, heat 500ml peanut oil, add chicken and deep fry for 4 mins over moderarte heat
Increase heat and fry for further 2 mins until golden and cooked.
Usung slotted spoon, lift chicken from oil and drain on kitchen paper