Effortlessly tasty Asian cooking from the one and only Verna Gao.
Another one of my top budget- and student-friendly dishes from university days. This five-spice chicken is super simple and packs in a ton of flavour. In fact, I’m pretty sure I made anyone I ever shared a kitchen with drool whenever I cooked this as it smells incredible. I give the credit to the five-spice with its fragrant combination of star anise, cloves, fennel, Chinese cinnamon (cassia) and Sichuan pepper. On top of that, the sweetness of the hoisin sauce and honey complements the savouriness of the soy sauce, and pairs particularly well with chicken.
About the book
Whether you're craving 10-minute creamy peanut noodles that bring simplicity and peace, soothing congee for comfort or exquisitely plump dumplings perfect for joyful potluck parties, discover dishes to satisfy every mood and occasion. Join Verna Gao of @vernahungrybanana as she shares more than 70 of her all-time favourites.