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Steamed Kung Pao Chicken and Toasted Sesame
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Steamed Kung Pao Chicken and Toasted Sesame

★★★★★ 4.8 (144 ratings)

A Steamed Kung Pao Chicken, rich without ever feeling heavy, and served and Toasted Sesame.

Prep
14 min
Cook
54 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb kung pao chicken
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup garlic
  • 3 cloves fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp scallions
  • 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the kung pao chicken generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the kung pao chicken and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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