Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups water
1 cup light soy sauce
1 cup dark soy sauce
1 star anise
1/2 cup Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
5 tablespoons sugar
4 slices fresh ginger root
Preparation:
Mix all together in a stainless-steel pot and bring to a boil.
Use for "Fried Quail, Chinese Style" (recipe included in this collection) and for similar dishes.
