Ingredients

  • 450 g chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons cornflour
  • 300 ml oil
  • 225 g bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 150 ml stock
  • 1 12 tablespoons curry paste
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 12 tablespoons rice wine
  • 1 12 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour

Method

  • In a bowl, combine the chicken, egg white, cornflour, and a little salt.
  • Cover and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Heat a wok or frying pan over a high heat, then add the oil.
  • When the oil is hot and sizzling, remove the wok from the heat and add the chicken, stirring vigorously to prevent it sticking.
  • When the chicken has turned white (about 2 minutes), carefully frain the chicken and discard the oil.
  • Wipe the wok or frying pan with kitchen towel and reheat until very hot.
  • Heat 1tbsp of groundnut or vegetable oil, then add the peppers and garlic and stirfry for 2 minutes.
  • Add the sauce ingredients, stir, and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the wok and stirfry for another 2 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and coated in the sauce.