450g/1lb aubergines, cut into 2.5-cm/1-in cubes
2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
2 slices fresh ginger
1陆 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
5 spring onions, roughly chopped
3 tbsp finely chopped spring onions
2 tbsp chopped green spring onion tops, to garnish
300ml/10fl oz chicken stock or water
1 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorn
2 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorns
陆 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
1陆 tbsp groundnut or vegetable oil
1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or cider vinegar
675g/1lb 8oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry