Mongolian Crispy Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1.in a saucepan place 8 chicken drumsticks, 3 cm sliced ginger, 5 sliced cloves garlic, 4 spring onions cut in halves, 1 tsp red peppercorn, 3 tbsp sugar,1 star anise, 2 tbsp chinese five spice powder, 4 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 ltr water.

step 2

• STEP 2.2. stir all the ingredients together and bring to a boil for 2 minutes.

step 3

• STEP 3.3. Then cover the pan, turn the heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.

step 4

• STEP 4.4. Then remove the chicken pieces from the pan and keep aside.

step 5

• STEP 5.5. In a wok heat, 1 ltr oil . When oil is hot add the chicken drumsticks one at a time.

step 6

• STEP 6.6. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes till crispy and golden.

step 7

• STEP 7.7. Remove from the wok, drain and transfer to a dish and serve hot.