Johnny's Chicken Balls
Chinese style chicken balls with sweet and sour sauce
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Add the cornstarch to a small bowl and add 2 tablespoons of water. Mix until the cornstarch has been dissolved.
- 2
In a small pan, combine all sauce ingredients. Heat on medium and once warm add the cornstarch slurry. Whisk continuously until thick (1 minute). Pour into a serving bowl and leave to cool.
- 3
In a large bowl, add the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix and then add the milk ensuring the raw flour has been dissolved. Add the chicken and mix until covered well.
- 4
Heat the oil or shortening in a large wok or pot. Once just starting to smoke (or the temperature reaches 325F/180C) spoon the chicken pieces from the batter individually into the oil, ensuring not to over crowd the pan. Cook for 2 minutes each side or until golden brown.
- 5
Remove using a slotted spoon, place into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt. Place onto a serving plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- 6
Serve hot with prepared sauce.
