Manchurian Chicken Wraps

4 pieces fresh herb pancakes

plum sauce to serve

brunoise of capsicums

coriander leaves for garnish

Lime zest confit chicken

2 chicken breast clean with skin

2 lime zest

black pepper to taste

salt to taste

1 piece clove

dash of five spice powder

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon pure honey

½ cup vegetable oil

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For the filling

1 breast of confit chicken in lime zest, sliced thinly

4 pieces deep-fried baby corn

4 sliced tofu, deep-fry

¼ cup shredded lettuce

1 teaspoon plum sauce

1/2 teaspoon lime-honey-soya

For the confit of chicken: combine the ingredients and place the chicken together with the ingredient in a pot. Braise very slowly and keep the chicken white in color about 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked. Keep cold when cooked in the oil.

To filling: combine the ingredients and fill to the pancakes. Roll the pancake one by one until the entire pancake is filled.

To assemble: serve the pancakes in a plate with plum sauce and garnish. Makes 2 servings

Lime-Honey-Soya

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

3 teaspoons honey

1½ teaspoons light soya

½ teaspoon thick soya

In a small bowl, combine and mix all ingredients and reserve for later use. Makes 2 tablespoons. 

Plum Sauce

2 cups thick plum sauce ready use

1 clove garlic, minced

½ teaspoon ginger

1½ - 2 teaspoons sugar

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

cinnamon a dash

1/3 cup water

corn starch diluted in cold water to thicken

1 teaspoon vegetable oil to sauté

Sesame seed oil to taste

garlic oil to taste

In a sauce pan, sauté the ginger and garlic then add the plum sauce and water. Slow the cooking process and add sugar, vinegar, cinnamon powder. Bring to boil and thicken with corn starch diluted in cold water.

Season with salt and add the sesame oil and garlic oil. Check the seasonings and keep out from the heat. Makes 2.3 cups

Helpful hints: fresh pancake will give better taste. The filling should be in room temperature. This wraps is good to be served as snack or starter.