Deep-fried Eight-piece Chicken
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats, Eggs | Chinese | Poultry | 8 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | Chicken | |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 2 | Fresh ginger root | |
| 1 | Scallion stalk | |
| 1/4 | c | Flour |
| 2 | T | Sherry |
| Oil for deep-frying |
INSTRUCTIONS
Wipe chicken with a damp cloth. With a cleaver, chop bird, bones and all, in 8 pieces, each approximately the same size. Beat egg lightly. Mince ginger root and scallion; then add to egg, along with flour and sherry. Blend to a smooth batter. Dip chicken in batter to coat. Meanwhile heat oil. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper toweling and serve. NOTE: This dish is said to date back to 600 A.D. Some cooks prepare it by disjointing the legs and wings, then chopping breast and back each in half for a total of 8 pieces. The breast and wings need less cooking than the drumsticks and should be removed from the hot oil first. From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 46
Calories From Fat: 11
Total Fat: 1.2g
Cholesterol: 23.3mg
Sodium: 330.6mg
Potassium: 117mg
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: <1g
Protein: 3.4g