Chicken in Tomato Sauce
Tender chicken slices are marinated, lightly fried, and coated in a vibrant tomato sauce, representing a classic dish from Fujian cuisine.
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This delightful dish showcases the subtle sweetness and savory depth of Fujian cuisine by pairing velvety, lightly fried chicken slices with a bright, tangy tomato sauce. It is a comforting and visually appealing meal that brings a perfect balance of flavors to the dining table.
Ingredients
Tender chicken (sliced horizontally into 2cm thin slices)
300g
Baking soda
5g
Soy sauce
20g
Ground pepper
1g
Starch water
20g
Shaoxing wine
20g
Minced ginger
2g
Water
100g
Peanut oil
500g
Tomato sauce
50g
White sugar
10g
Scallion and ginger slices
20g
Cooking wine
a little
MSG
a little
Refined salt (amount not specified)
Sesame oil (amount not specified)
Tomato
Instructions
1
Marinate the Chicken
Slice the chicken horizontally into thin pieces 2cm long and place them in a bowl. Add baking soda, 10g of soy sauce, pepper, starch water, Shaoxing wine, minced ginger, and 100g of water. Soak for 10 minutes, then add peanut oil and marinate for 1 hour.
2
Pass Through Oil
Place a wok over high heat and heat the oil to 60% hot. Add the beef slices and toss them together. When the beef turns white, pour it into a slotted spoon to drain the oil.
3
Pour the Sauce
Add a little oil to the wok, then add tomato sauce, salt, cooking wine, sugar, MSG, and a little broth. Thicken with water starch, add sesame oil, stir well, and pour the sauce over the meat.
