In August, one of my closest friends moved in with Scott (for the time being), so our Thursday night Vampire Diaries/cooking session had grown by one. Like my former self, my friend is a young woman struggling with the notion of not knowing how to cook. So, I felt it was only necessary to impart the knowledge I have gained unto her, as Scott did unto me.
I wanted to find a recipe that was not only simple, but delicious; and healthy too, because us girls were on a brief health kick at the time. I came across this recipe for Lighter Sesame Chicken, and felt that it was the perfect match.
I have a certain affinity for Asian style cuisine. For almost two years, I worked for an Asian-fusion style restaurant, so stir-fry holds a special place in my heart. My girl friend and I already had most of the ingredients on the list so we used this recipe as a basic guideline. Here is what I used:
In the mean time, mix together the honey, soy sauce and garlic in a bowl. In another bowl, combine the egg white and the flour. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add into the egg white mixture.
Heat oil in a wok, or a similar pan. Add the chicken, and cook until it's browned. Add the vegetable mix, until it has softened. Lastly, add the sesame sauce, and cook for another minute or so. Add over rice, and garnish with sesame seeds. (Unfortunately on my quest for sesame seeds in the super market, I could not find any. When I finally did, they were far too expensive, so I omitted them.)
Anyway, I loved this dish! Scott wasn't a big fan, but it sure satisfied my craving for greasy take-out...without all the grease of course. What's your favorite take-out meal? Do you prefer white or brown rice with your meal?
I have a certain affinity for Asian style cuisine. For almost two years, I worked for an Asian-fusion style restaurant, so stir-fry holds a special place in my heart. My girl friend and I already had most of the ingredients on the list so we used this recipe as a basic guideline. Here is what I used:
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3 chicken breasts, skinless & boneless (cut into small cubes)
- salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or whatever oil you have in the house, really)
- 1 package of Healthy Choice Asian vegetable medley
In the mean time, mix together the honey, soy sauce and garlic in a bowl. In another bowl, combine the egg white and the flour. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add into the egg white mixture.
Heat oil in a wok, or a similar pan. Add the chicken, and cook until it's browned. Add the vegetable mix, until it has softened. Lastly, add the sesame sauce, and cook for another minute or so. Add over rice, and garnish with sesame seeds. (Unfortunately on my quest for sesame seeds in the super market, I could not find any. When I finally did, they were far too expensive, so I omitted them.)
Anyway, I loved this dish! Scott wasn't a big fan, but it sure satisfied my craving for greasy take-out...without all the grease of course. What's your favorite take-out meal? Do you prefer white or brown rice with your meal?
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