Chinese Crispy Chicken Dumplings Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1in a pot place 8 chicken drumsticks, 1 star anise ,3 cm sliced ginger ,3 cloves sliced garlic, 4 spring onions cut in halves, 1 tsp red peppercorns, 2 tbsp chinese five spice powder, 3 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp dark soy sauce and salt to taste.

step 2

• STEP 2.2to this add 1 ltr water and stir the ingredients together.

step 3

• STEP 3.3bring the pot to a boil for 2 minutes.

step 4

• STEP 4.4cover the pot with a lid, turn the heat to medium and continue to boil for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.

step 5

• STEP 5.5then remove and drain the chicken pieces .

step 6

• STEP 6.6in a wok heat 1 ltr oil till hot, add the chicken drumsticks one at a time into the hot oil.

step 7

• STEP 7.7fry for 3 to 5 minutes till golden.

step 8

• STEP 8.8remove from the oil and drain off the excess oil.

step 9

• STEP 9.9transfer to a plate and serve hot.