Β½ cucumber, trimmed and julienned
1 garlic clove, grated
2cm/ΒΎin piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
400g/14oz ripe plums, stoned and quartered
3 spring onions, trimmed and julienned
ΒΌ tsp Sichuan peppercorns, lightly crushed
1 tsp soft brown sugar
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
2Β½ tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 star anise
1-calorie sunflower oil spray
sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
6 chicken thighs, bone in and skin removed
10–12 Chinese pancakes