| Sesame chicken |
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| A dish of Chinese sesame seed chicken, displayed with steamed broccoli, white rice, and sesame seeds, all served on the traditional white Chinese plate. |
| Traditional Chinese |
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Sesame chicken (also called Chinese sesame seed chicken) is a syncretic dish, commonly found in Chinese restaurants throughout the English-speaking world. The dish is similar to General Tso's chicken but sweet rather than spicy.[1]
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The dish involves chicken (usually thigh) pieces that are boned, battered, and deep-fried, then dressed with a translucent, reddish-brown, semi-thick, sauce made from corn starch, vinegar, wine or Sake, chicken broth, and sugar. The dish is typically topped with toasted sesame seeds, hence the name Sesame Chicken.
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- ^ "Steps using Rice Flour." Recipe Steps.
Sesame Shrimp is also available. Shrimp is simply substituted for chicken and the preparation is the same. The only difference is that chopped almonds may be substituted for the sesame seeds, hence the name almond shrimp.
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