Peter Ng’s Sesame-Ginger Chicken

Peter Ng is a lover of good food and an excellent cook. Of Chinese descent, he was born in Malaysia and now lives in Adelaide, Australia. His cultural inheritance is obvious in his cooking, which combines Malaysian flavours with Chinese techniques.

Peter recalls that this recipe was prepared by his mother as a special treat for his sister when she was pregnant. Ginger is highly regarded by the Chinese who believe its ‘warming’ (or yang) properties are beneficial to both mother and c