How to Make
Karen's Sweet & Sour Chicken

1. Mix together in a bowl:
   

1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. brandy

 Batter:

1. beat 1 egg; add 1 cup flour; gradually blend in 1 cup water; add dash salt

2. Heat oil (1" deep) in frying pan

3. When 1/2 tsp. batter drops, cooks and floats to top, it is ready

4. Shake chicken in a plastic bag with flour mixture

5. Dip each cube into batter and slide into oil

6. Fry for about 2 minutes on each side

7. Drain on paper towels, cover to keep warm

Sweet and Sour Sauce:

1. Combine in a small pot:

    1 cup water
    3/4 tsp. salt
    1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
    1/4 cup vinegar
    1 tbsp. molasses
    1 1/2 tbsp. oil
    1 1/2 - 2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in a little water

2. Stir over heat until it bubbles

3. Boil 1 minute then lift off heat

4. Add 6 canned pineapple circle (cut in 1/8th), sweet pickles or green pepper slices into sauce, allow to bubble

5. Pour over chicken and sprinkle on almonds or sesame seeds (optional)