Luxembourg Foodies Ep.1 | Traditional Taiwanese Cooking

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more economical.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

Cut each thigh into bite sized pieces.

Mix the ingredients for the marinade (5 spice powder, cornstarch mixed with water, soy sauce) and mix into the meat. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes before cooking.

Beat the eggs and mix with the water and salt.

Place the starch in a bowl.

Heat the oil until it shimmers.

Dip 5-6 pieces of chicken into the egg wash and then coat in starch, shaking off the excess before adding to the oil.

Fry until cooked through, about 5 minutes total, turning occasionally.

Let it drain on paper towels.

When all the chicken is cooked, scoop out the excess starch from the hot oil with a straining spoon.

Add the washed and dried basil and briefly fry until crisp.

Toss into the chicken and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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