| There's something about Chinese food that just | | | | sesame seeds and keep aside. |
| attracts people like magnets. Chinese cooking works | | | | To make the marinade - |
| like magic to turn a normally bland vegetable or meat | | | | * Soy sauce - 2 tbsp |
| into a colourful, flavoursome dish. The sesame chicken | | | | * Cooking wine - 1 tbsp |
| is a Chinese dish that's popular throughout the world. | | | | * Sesame oil |
| It's one of the most sought after dishes from Chinese | | | | * Flour - 2 tbsp |
| restaurant menus. Not only is sesame chicken tasty to | | | | * Corn flour - 2 tbsp |
| eat; it's also easy to prepare at home. When you're | | | | * Water - 2 tbsp |
| planning a party or family celebration at home, you | | | | * Baking powder - ¼ tsp |
| could prepare this dish as main course. It doesn't take | | | | * Baking soda - ¼ tsp |
| much time to cook and will definitely find a lot of | | | | * Cooking oil - 1 tsp |
| takers. | | | | Mix all these ingredients and soak the chicken pieces in |
| The sesame chicken is said to have originated from | | | | this marinade for about 20 minutes. While this is |
| the Hunan region of southern China. Sesame seeds | | | | marinating, you can prepare the sauce. |
| have been a staple in Chinese food since time | | | | You'll need - |
| immemorial. The Chinese have a strong belief in the | | | | * Chicken broth - 1 cup |
| nutritional value of these seeds; they are said to be a | | | | * Water - ½ cup |
| great source of calcium, proteins and essential | | | | * Vinegar - 1/8 cup |
| minerals. Of course, there's also the taste! Sesame | | | | * Cornflour - ¼ cup |
| seeds enhance the flavour of any dish. | | | | * Sugar - 1 cup |
| This may not be the perfect dish for weight watchers | | | | * Soy sauce (dark) - 2 tablespoons |
| because it involves deep drying the chicken; but it sure | | | | * Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons |
| is a wonderful fare to have when you feel like | | | | * Chili paste - 1 teaspoon |
| indulging. The combination of crispy fried chicken with | | | | * Crushed garlic - 1 clove |
| tangy sweet sauce and toasted sesame seeds is a | | | | Combine all these in a pot and keep stirring till the |
| treat to the taste buds. So whenever you feel like | | | | mixture start boiling. Close and simmer to use after |
| giving yourself a treat, just try out this simple recipe | | | | you finish deep frying the chicken. |
| with ingredients you'll normally have at home. Finish off | | | | Heat the peanut oil and deep fry chicken pieces, one |
| the cooking part in less than 30 minutes and relish the | | | | batch at a time. Drain with paper tissues. When this is |
| taste of restaurant-like fare at home. | | | | done, heat the sauce again till it starts boiling. |
| You'll need - | | | | Take a serving bowl and place the fried chicken. |
| * Chicken breasts (whole, deboned) - 3 | | | | Cover with hot sauce and garnish with toasted |
| * Sesame seeds - 2 tbsp | | | | sesame seeds. Traditionally, sesame chicken is served |
| * Enough peanut oil for deep frying | | | | along with boiled jasmine rice and steamed broccoli. |
| Dice the chicken to make 1 inch pieces. Toast the | | | | |