Jia Chang Ji (Star Anise Chicken)

It is a recipe from China and the name translates directly to "Chicken eaten often at home".

One chicken, cut into bite size pieces
Oil
1 inch fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons Chinese five spice mix (whole or ground)
3 pieces star anise
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
4 tablespoons soya sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
3-4 tablespoons sugar
cayenne pepper to taste
salt, cilantro

Brown chicken lightly in oil. Add ginger and five spice mix. Add star anise. Continue frying until chicken is well-browned. Add rice wine, soya sauce, vinegar, sugar, cayenne and water to just cover chicken and boil 45-60 minutes until done. Just before serving, add salt and cilantro to taste.