Chinese Recipe : Braised Chicken with Pepper

Ingredients:

• 3 red peppers
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 lb chicken meat
• 1 oz fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp oil
• pinch of brown sugar
• 2 tsp sherry
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp soy sauce

Directions:

1. Core the peppers and cut into thin rings. Fry in the oil and salt or 1 minute.
2. Add 2 tablespoons water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain.
3. Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces. Chop the ginger finely, fry both chicken and ginger in oil for 1 minute. Add the sugar and sherry.
4. Mix the cornstarch to a smooth paste with the soy sauce and add to the pan. Heat gently, stirring until slightly thickened.
5. Add the peppers and cook for 1 minute.