Ji Mah Gai See - Sesame Chicken on Shredded Lettuce
Gai See
Sesame Chicken on Shredded Lettuce
"Black or white sesame seeds are very special in China. The fine, scented oil from pressed sesame seeds imparts fragrance to cooked dishes, and the seeds themselves are fragrant, particularly after they have been roasted. Sprinkled on dishes they add a nutty aroma, as in this delicious dish that I have created."
from The Chinese Chicken Cookbook: 100 Easy-To-Prepare, Authentic Recipes for the American Table by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo
Also, this and other dishes at our banquet include lettuce because the Chinese character for letuce means "food for life."
Ingredients
Sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons Chinese white rice wine vinegar or distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon Shao-Hsing wine or sherry
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch white pepper
2 cups poached chicken meat cut into pieces 2 inches by 1/4 inch along the grain
2 tablespoons finely sliced scallions
1 3/4 teaspoons white sesame seeds
1 3/4 teaspoons black sesame seeds
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Add the chicken and toss well to combine. Add the sliced scallions, mix well again, and reserve.
Put both the white and black sesame seeds in a wok and dry-roast them for 2 minutes, until their aroma is released and the white sesame seeds turn light brown. Allow to cool.
Spread shredded lettuce on a serving platter. Mound the chicken with sauce on top, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.
Makes 4 servings
Source: The Chinese Chicken Cookbook: 100 Easy-To-Prepare, Authentic Recipes for the American Table
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Posted Feb 19, 2007 - 02:01 , Last Edited: Feb 19, 2007 - 02:10
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