Deep-fried chicken with cumin and sesame

Name: Deep-fried chicken with cumin and sesame
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil; 90 g (3 oz) sesame seeds; oil, for deep-frying; 3 small skinless chicken breast fillets; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon finely chopped spring onion; 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 80 g (2¾ oz) plain flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 60 g (2 oz) potato flour

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

Chicken

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1997

About

Sesame seeds for crisp crunchy batter and a tangy dipping sauce for an eastern twist.

Ingredients

80 g (2¾ oz) plain flour
60 g (2

Main course
Starter

Method

Sift together the flour, potato flour, baking powder and a good pinch of salt into a bowl. Add the oil and whisk while adding 150 ml (5 fl oz) water in a steady stream. Whisk until