Cornflour 1Kg

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Recipe for Cornflour

 Crispy Sweet & Sour Chicken (Serves 4)

Perfect for: Fakeaway nights, party food, or meal prep

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 500g chicken breast, cubed

• ½ cup cornflour (for coating)

• ¼ cup plain flour

• 1 egg, beaten

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• ½ cup pineapple juice (or water)

• ¼ cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp cornflour (mixed with 2 tbsp water)

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 onion, diced

• ½ cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)

Instructions:

1. Coat the chicken:

   • Toss chicken cubes in cornflour + flour + salt + garlic powder, then dip in beaten egg, and coat again in cornflour.

2. Fry until crispy:

   • Heat oil (1-inch deep) to 180°C (350°F). Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 mins until golden. Drain on a rack.

3. Make the sauce:

   • In a pan, simmer pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce for 2 mins.

   • Stir in cornflour slurry to thicken. Add veggies and pineapple; cook 2 mins.

4. Combine & serve:

   • Toss chicken in sauce or serve separately for extra crispiness.

   • Pair with steamed rice or noodles.

🌟 More Cornflour Recipes:

1. Gravy (thicken with cornflour + stock)

2. Vanilla Custard (cornflour-based, no eggs)

3. Crispy Fried Mushrooms (double-dipped in cornflour)

4. Gluten-Free Pancakes (swap flour for cornflour + almond meal)

5. Chinese Egg Drop Soup (thickened with cornflour)

💡 Why Cornflour?

• Ultra-crispy coatings (lighter than flour).

• Glossy sauces (clump-free thickening).

• Gluten-free (great for allergies).