Enche Kabin Recipe

Name: Enche Kabin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 whole spring chicken, about 11/2-2 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 4-6 tbsp cornstarch; peanut or vegetable oil, for frying; Hot chili sauce, for dipping; Ingredients for Marinade :; 1/2 tsp five-spice powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1/2 ground black pepper; 1 tbsp rice wine; 11/2 inch ginger, slice; 4 stalks scallions, crushed; Cook's Note : Enche Kabin [spelling varies: Inche Kabin or Inchee Kbin] is reminiscence of old Colonial days in Malaya - served as a popular cocktail snack.; Variation : Substitute whole chicken with chicken wings or drumsticks.

Servings: persons

Ingredients
1 whole spring chicken, about 11/2-2 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
4-6 tbsp cornstarch
peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
Hot chili sauce, for dipping
Ingredients for Marinade :
1/2 tsp five-spice powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 ground black pepper
1 tbsp rice wine
11/2 inch ginger, slice
4 stalks scallions, crushed
Cook's Note : Enche Kabin [spelling varies: Inche Kabin or Inchee Kbin] is reminiscence of old Colonial days in Malaya - served as a popular cocktail snack.
Variation : Substitute whole chicken with chicken wings or drumsticks.

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Directions
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In a bowl, coat chicken pieces well with marinade, allow to marinate for at least 30 mins best overnight in the refrigerator
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Discard ginger slices and scallions stalks
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Dip chicken pieces into the egg yolks, shake off excess, then coat with cornstarch flour
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Heat peanut or vegetable oil in a wok or deep fry pan, when hot lower the chicken pieces a few at a time carefully [without crowding them]
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Deep-fry until golden brown and cooked, turning often to color evenly
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Drain on metal rack or paper towels
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When all the chicken pieces have been deep fried, increase heat until oil is very hot, deep fry chicken, a few at a time, for about 1 min and drain well on a metal rack or paper towels
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Lightly salt the chicken pieces
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Garnish with lemon slices or a fresh red chili pepper cut julienne-style at the top [like a 'fan']
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Serve hot or cold, with a hot chili sauce for dipping!

628

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 1 whole spring chicken, about 11/2-2 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces, 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten, 4-6 tbsp cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Enche Kabin falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Enche Kabin

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