1 aubergine, sliced
1 tbsp chilli garlic sauce
1 red chilli, split down the middle
1 red chilli, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 garlic cloves, left whole
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tbsp minced fresh root ginger
2cm/戮in piece fresh root ginger, peeled and sliced
1 tsp chopped fresh root ginger
1 lemon, juice only
4 spring onions, trimmed and chopped
spring onion trimmings
500ml/18fl oz chicken stock
1 tbsp Sichuan pepper
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp chilli oil
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
2 tbsp soy sauce
300ml/10fl oz vegetable stock
1 chicken breast, skin removed