CÓMO HACER POLLO FRITO AGRIDULCE CLÁSICO + VEGGIE - WALTER LUI - HONG KONG STYLE en Casa

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through making classic sweet and sour fried chicken, along with a vegetarian cauliflower version, inspired by Hong Kong-style cooking. You'll learn to prepare both dishes, including a flavorful sweet and sour sauce that can be customized to your taste.

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables

• Ingredients Needed:

  • Chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • Bell peppers (sliced)
  • Onion (sliced)
  • Flour (for coating)
  • Cornstarch (for coating)
  • Salt and pepper (for seasoning)

• Instructions:

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, mix equal parts flour and cornstarch for the coating.
  3. Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until well coated.
  4. Prepare the vegetables by slicing them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2: Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce

• Ingredients Needed:

  • Sugar
  • Vinegar
  • Ketchup
  • Soy sauce
  • Water
  • Cornstarch (for thickening)

• Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, combine:
     • 1/2 cup sugar
     • 1/2 cup vinegar
     • 1/2 cup ketchup
     • 1/4 cup soy sauce
     • 1/2 cup water
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  3. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
  4. Add the slurry to the sauce to thicken it, stirring continuously until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 3: Fry the Chicken

• Instructions:
  1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  3. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Stir-Fry the Vegetables and Combine

• Instructions:
  1. In a wok or large pan, add a bit of oil over high heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Add the fried chicken to the vegetables and pour the sweet and sour sauce over the top.
  4. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.

Step 5: Prepare the Vegetarian Cauliflower Version

• Ingredients Needed:

  • Cauliflower (cut into florets)

• Instructions:

  1. Follow the same coating process as with the chicken using the flour and cornstarch mixture.
  2. Fry the cauliflower florets in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Repeat the sweet and sour sauce preparation as described in Step 2.
  4. Combine the fried cauliflower with the sauce in the wok, just as you did with the chicken.

Conclusion

You have now successfully made both classic sweet and sour fried chicken and a delicious vegetarian cauliflower alternative. Serve these dishes hot, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy your homemade Hong Kong-style meal, and feel free to experiment with the sauce ingredients to suit your taste. Happy cooking!