40 min
Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, rub with salt and crushed ginger, then rinse thoroughly to remove any odor.
- 2 Marinate the chicken with fish sauce, chopped shallots, pepper, and half of the shredded ginger for 15 minutes.
- 3 Melt the sugar until it turns a reddish-brown color, then add the chicken and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- 4 Add enough water to cover the chicken, simmer over low heat for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
- 5 Add the remaining shredded ginger and chili peppers, stir for another 2 minutes, sprinkle with chopped scallions, and turn off the heat.
With an appliance
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Pressure cooker 35 min
Replace step 4: cook under high pressure for 8 minutes, then quickly release the pressure, open the lid and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens, then add the shredded ginger.