Zuo Zong-Tang or La-Jiao Zi Ji

4 Servings

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Zuo Zong-Tang or La-Jiao Zi Ji Ingredients

1 Whole chicken breast; 2 1/2	2 ts Finely chopped fresh ginger
3 cups when boned and cut	2 ts Finely chopped garlic
MARINADE	SEASONINGS
2 ts Cornstarch	2 ts Cornstarch (corn flour)
2 ts Soy sauce	1 tb Rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 Egg white	1 tb Soy sauce
1/2 ts Salt	2 ts Vinegar
HEAT	2 ts Sesame oil
4 -(up to)	FRYING
6 Fresh or dried red peppers	1 c Oil; approx

Instructions for Zuo Zong-Tang or La-Jiao Zi Ji

Also from my favourite Szechwan cookery book is this recipe inspired by (General?) Tso: Preparation: 1. Mix marinade ingredients in order and stir in chicken pieces. Leave at least 10 mins. 2. De-seed peppers and cut longwise into thin shreds. If using dried ones - soak first. 3. Chop ginger and garlic as finely as possible. 4. Mix seasonings in order. To cook: 1. Stir fry the drained chicken in the (very hot) oil for 30 secs. or until white. Remove and drain. 2. Remove oil leaving only 3 Tbss. Reheat until hot, then add pepper ginger and garlic. [There is a warning at the top of this recipe not to char the peppers. They are supposed to be bright red and only lightly cooked -cb.] When you notice the aroma of the garlic and ginger (10 - 15 secs.), add the prefried chicken pieces. Stir the Seasonings and add them to the wok. Stir, and when everything is well mixed, remove to a serving bowl and serve hot. Dont forget the beer. Story: Tso Tsung-tang [Warning! Do not attempt to say this with your mouth full of rice!-cb], whose name is included in this dish, was a regional leader of Szechwan during the Tung-chih Restoration (1862-1874). His role in the supression of the Nien (1853-1868) and Northwest Moslem rebellions (1862-1873) has made him an extremely unpopular figure in the Peoples Republic of China. So there, as in Hong-Kong, this dish is known as La-jiao Zi Ji, which means "Chicken with Red Peppers". Cameron, a.k.a. - BEGG.4@OSU.EDU (614) 292 4429 Voicemail or FAX CHILE-HEADS ARCHIVES From the Chile-Heads recipe list. Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

Main Ingredient: ChickenCuisine: Uncategorized