Cod in Spicy Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Cut cod diagonally in 4 pieces.
2. 2
   Agitate the egg white and press between the fingers so that they jellylike part and the liquid part blend evenly.
3. 3
   Dip fish in the egg white and then coat with cornstarch.
4. 4
   Fry lightly in oil at 300F (150C)., chop garlic and leek finely.
5. 5
   chop the chives into 1 inch lengths.
6. 6
   Remove excess moisture from the bean curd by cutting the cake in half horizontally, then in 8 squares and wrap in clean dry cloth.
7. 7
   Heat the wok.
8. 8
   Add peanut oil and stir fry the meat until well cooked.
9. 9
   Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, stir and pour in heated stock.
10. 10
    Add fried cod followed by rice wine and remaining soy sauce.
11. 11
    Cook 5 to 6 minutes.
12. 12
    Add bean curd, cook 3 to 4 minutes.
13. 13
    Stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken (the bean curd will break up if you mix too vigorously).
14. 14
    Add chili powder, chives, a few drops of sesame oil.