General Tsao Watermelon
- 2 ServingsServings
Ingredients
- 8 ounce watermelon, sliced
- 1 cup cornstarch
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water to adjust thickness
Generl Tsao Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soybean oil
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup mushroom soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sherry or chardonnay
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Preparation
Mix together ingredients for batter. After you make the batter, let rest for at least 20 minutes before frying. The result will have a far better texture.
Dust the sliced watermelon in the cornstarch before dipping into the batter.
Deep-fry the watermelon until golden brown.
Set to the side to cool, then deep-fry it again to crisp up.
To make sauce, heat soybean oil in a hot wok and add garlic, ginger and hot sauce. Stir for a couple of seconds. Add balance of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Add dissolved cornstarch to thicken sauce.
Put the golden watermelon in and coat with the sauce.
Serve.
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