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Braised chicken and mountain yam
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From fridge to dining table : 40 minutes
 

Ingredients :
 
1     Chicken thigh (200 gm)
1     tbsp Rice Wine
½    tbsp Light soy sauce
20   cm Mountain yam
5     small Sweet peppers
600  ml Dashi stock
100  ml Mirin
50    ml Light soy sauce
        dash Vinegar
        Cornstarch for dusting
 

Preparation :
  1. Cut chicken into small bite sized pieces. Season with rice wine and ½ tbsp light soy sauce.
  2. Peel and slice yam, soak in vinegared water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Dust yam with cornstarch and deep fry.
  4. Drain and pat dry the chicken, dust it with cornstarch and deep fry.
  5. Meanwhile, mix the dashi stock, mirin, soy sauce and bring to a boil.
  6. Add the golden brown chicken and yam to the sauce.
  7. Simmer for another 3 - 4 minutes. Add the sliced sweet peppers to serve.