Chinese Spicy, Sweet & Sour Lamb Chops - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sake
• 1/4 cup sherry
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 12 baby lamb chops (2 1/2 to 3 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
• 1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar
• 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat (from 4 pieces of bacon)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup tapioca flour
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil, plus more for frying
• 12 dried Chinese or other hot red chiles
• One 2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 small star anise
• 1/3 cup minced scallions
• 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced