The General Versus the Colonel
I love a simple recipe you can describe in a few lines, like this one for General Tso's Chicken from All Recipes . Cut chicken into 1-inch size cubes. Toss the chicken with corn starch. Cook your chicken until all sides are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan. Sauté garlic, ginger and pepper flakes in the pan. Add the sauce and bring to a simmer then add chicken. Toss the chicken, making sure to evenly coat each piece. Serve hot to hungry people! Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins 2lb chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces ½ cup corn starch ¼ cup extra light olive oil,for frying, plus more as needed 2 tbsp minced ginger, from a 2-inch piece of ginger 3 cloves garlic, or 1 Tbsp grated or finely minced ½ tsp red pepper flakes, or added to taste 1 tsp sesame seeds, optional for garnish Sauce 1/2 cup cold water 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp rice vinegar, or more to taste 1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce 4 tbsp granula...