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On 7/31/2015 5:16 PM, Jeßus wrote:
> On Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:43:43 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> Chicken with Walnuts & Sesame Seeds
>>
>> 4 boneless chicken breast halves
>> 1 c. finely chopped walnuts
>> 1 c. sesame seeds
>> 2 egg whites
>> 2 Tbs. milk
>> 1/4 c. cornstarch
>> 2 tsp. MSG (that's how old this recipe is, or just add salt to taste)
>> 1 tsp. sugar
>> 2 Tbs. dry sherry or wine vinegar
>> oil for deep frying
>>
>> Slice chicken into very thin strips. (I find it's easier to slice very
>> thin if partially frozen.)
>>
>> Combine nuts and sesame seeds in a pie pan or other shallow pan.
>>
>> Blend egg whites, cornstarch, milk, msg and sugar to make a stiff
>> batter. Add sherry and stir.
>>
>> Dip the chicken strips in the batter, then into the nuts and sesame seed
>> mixture to coat evenly. Lay pieces on a sheet of waxed paper to set.
>>
>> Deep fry in a deep skillet or wok in hot oil until lightly browned.

>
> That does sound good, something very different from my usual
> repertoire. Of course, that also means I don't have half the
> ingredients... otherwise I'd make it tonight. Maybe next week...
>

Delicious! One of the few things I found myself snacking on while cooking.

Jill