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	General Tsos 08

		General Tso's Chicken 4 servings 3/4 lb boneless chicken breast 2 tsp dark soy sauce 2 tsp rice wine or dry sherry 1 tsp finely chopped ginger root 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp sesame oil 1/3 cup oil, preferably peanut 2 dried red chiles cut in half lengthwise 1 tbsp chopped fresh orange peel or 2 tsp dried citrus peel, soaked, chopped 1/2 tsp roasted Sichuan peppercorns (finely ground), optional 2 tsp dark soy sauce 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp sesame oil Cut chicken into thin slices 2 inches long, cutting against the grain. Put it into a bowl together with the soy sauce, wine, ginger, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Mix well, and then let the mixture marinate for about 20 minutes. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet until it is very hot. Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon. Add it to the pan and stir-fry it for 2 minutes until it browns. Remove it and leave to drain in a colander or sieve. Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 2 teaspoons. Reheat the pan over a high heat and then add the dried chiles. Stir-fry them for 10 seconds, and then return the chicken to the pan. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir-fry for 4 minutes, mixing well. Serve the dish at once.