Red-Cooked Chicken

Procedure

1. Cut each chicken into eighths.
2. Tie the star anise, ginger root, and peppercorns in a cheesecloth bag.
3. Combine the soy sauce and water or stock in a pot and add the spice bag, sugar, scallions, and sherry. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the chicken. Simmer until tender.
5. Serve the chicken hot or cold. If it is to be served