Sesame chicken facts for kids
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Chinese sesame chicken
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Sesame chicken is a popular dish you can find in many Chinese restaurants. It's especially common in the United States. This tasty meal is a lot like General Tso's chicken. However, sesame chicken has a sweet flavor, while General Tso's chicken is usually spicy.
What is Sesame Chicken?
Sesame chicken is made with pieces of chicken. Usually, these are from the chicken's thigh. The chicken pieces are first de-boned, which means the bones are removed. Then, they are covered in a special batter. After that, the chicken is cooked by deep-frying until it's crispy.
Next, a delicious sauce is added. This sauce is usually reddish-brown and a bit thick. It has a sweet taste, which comes from ingredients like corn starch, vinegar, and sugar. It also includes wine or sake and chicken broth. The sugar is what makes sesame chicken so sweet.
Finally, the dish is topped with small sesame seeds. These seeds might be toasted, which gives them an extra nutty flavor. That's why it's called "sesame chicken"! Sometimes, this dish is served with vegetables. You might find it with broccoli or baby corn on the side.
Other Kinds of Sesame Dishes
There are other dishes that are similar to sesame chicken. One popular choice is sesame shrimp. For this dish, shrimp is used instead of chicken. The way it's prepared is mostly the same. The main difference is how long and hot the shrimp needs to be cooked.
Another interesting twist is almond shrimp. In this version, chopped almonds are used instead of sesame seeds. This gives the dish a different kind of nutty flavor.
In Spanish: Pollo al sésamo para niños
