Chinese
Chinese - Dongbei Northeastern Cuisine
Crispy Chicken Dongbei
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 600g chicken thighs, boned and cut into bite pieces
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp five-spice powder
- • 150g wheat flour
- • 100g potato starch
- • 1 egg
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 500ml vegetable oil for deep-frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Toss the chicken with wine, soy sauce, five-spice, and salt; rest 20 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Whisk the flour, potato starch, egg, and 120ml water into a smooth batter.
3
Phase 3
Dip each piece of chicken into the batter until well coated.
4
Phase 4
Deep-fry at 170C for 4 minutes in batches until pale golden.
5
Phase 5
Raise the oil to 190C and fry again for 90 seconds until very crisp.
6
Phase 6
Drain on kitchen roll and serve immediately.