G : GINGER CHICKEN

QUANTITY :

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS :

1 three-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks (about 1/2 cup)

Canola oil , 2 tablespoons

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/2 pounds (cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks)

Onion, 1 large (thinly sliced)

Garlic, 2 cloves (minced)

Soy sauce, 1/4 cup

White vinegar, 2 tablespoons

Sugar, 2 tablespoons

Scallions/green onions (pneyajkoli), 1/2 cup (sliced into fine rings and steamed or fried)

METHOD :

Soak ginger in cold water 10 minutes; drain.

Heat oil in a skillet over high heat.

Brown chicken in batches, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.

In same skillet over medium heat, cook ginger, onion, and garlic, stirring until browned, 7 to 8 mins.

Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.

Cook over high heat until thick, 3 to 4 mins.

Add chicken; cook till tender.

Stir in scallions/green onions.

Remove from heat.

Serve with noodles, rice or rotis/chappatis.