General Tso's Chicken
INGREDIENTS
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Serves 4 as part of a multi-course meal, 2 to 3 as a main entree
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into 1-inch cubes
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1 1/2 cups cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3 cups peanut or vegetable oil for frying, plus 1 tablespoon for stir-frying
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8 dried whole red chilis, or substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, for garnish
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Scallions, green parts thinly sliced, for garnish
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Marinade:
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1 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
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2 egg whites
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Sauce:
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1/4 cup chicken stock, or substitute water
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1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
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1 teaspoon chili paste
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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