Braised Chicken with peppers

Braised Chicken with peppers

Ingredients:
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3 red peppers
1 tblsp oil
1 tsp salt
1 lb chicken meat
1 oz fresh ginger
2 tblsp oil
pinch of brown sugar
2 tsp sherry
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp soy sauce

Instructions:
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Core the peppers and cut into thin rings. Fry in the oil
and salt for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons water, bring to
the boil, cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain.

Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces. Chop the ginger
finely, fry both chicken and ginger in oil for 1 minute.
Add the sugar and sherry.

Mix the cornstarch to a smooth paste with the soy sauce
and add to the pan. Heat gently, stirring until slightly
thickend. Add the peppers and cook for 1 minute.