Ingrediente:

·   Pentru pui:

o   500 g piept de pui (taiat in fasii);

o   2 oua;

o   100 g amidon de porumb;

o   100 g faina;

o   Sare si piper (dupa gust);

o   Susan;

o   Ulei vegetal (pentru prajit).

·   Pentru sos:

o   4 linguri ketchup;

o   3 linguri otet de mere;

o   2 linguri sos de soia;

o   3 linguri zahar brun;

o   1 lingura amidon de porumb dizolvata in 2 linguri de apa;

o   200 ml apa;

o   1 lingurita ulei de susan (optional).

·   Pentru garnitura:

o   200 g orez basmati sau jasmine

Timp de preparare: 50 minute

Portii: 4

Mod de preparare:

1.     Pregatirea puiului:

o   Taie pieptul de pui in fasii egale.

o   Intr-un bol, bate ouale si condimenteaza-le cu sare si piper.

o   Intr-un alt bol, combina faina si amidonul de porumb.

o   Pune fasiile de pui mai intai prin oua, apoi prin amestecul de faina si amidon.

o   Prajeste puiul in ulei incins pana devine auriu si crocant. Scoate-l pe un servetel pentru a absorbi excesul de ulei.

2.     Prepararea sosului:

o   Intr-o tigaie mare, amesteca ketchup-ul, otetul de mere, sosul de soia, zaharul brun si apa. Lasa sa fiarba la foc mic 3-5 minute.

o   Adauga amidonul dizolvat in apa si amesteca constant pana cand sosul se ingroasa.

o   Daca doresti, adauga ulei de susan pentru aroma.

3.     Asamblarea:

o   Pune fasiile de pui prajite in tigaie si amesteca-le cu sosul pana cand sunt bine acoperite. Adauga seminte de susan peste fasiile de pui prajite.

4.     Prepararea garniturii:

o   Fierbe orezul conform instructiunilor de pe ambalaj. Scurge-l bine si pastreaza-l cald.

Bon appétit!

Ingredients:

• For the chicken:
o 500 g chicken breast (cut into strips);
o 2 eggs;
o 100 g cornstarch;
o 100 g flour;
o Salt and pepper (to taste);
o Sesame seeds;
o Vegetable oil (for frying).

• For the sauce:
o 4 tablespoons ketchup;
o 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar;
o 2 tablespoons soy sauce;
o 3 tablespoons brown sugar;
o 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water;
o 200 ml water;
o 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional).

• For the garnish:
o 200 g basmati or jasmine rice.

Preparation time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4

Method of preparation:

1. Preparing the chicken:
o Cut the chicken breast into equal-sized strips.
o In a bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
o In another bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch.
o Dip the chicken strips first into the eggs, then coat them in the flour and cornstarch mixture.
o Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden and crispy. Place on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

2. Preparing the sauce:
o In a large pan, mix ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Let it simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes.
o Add the dissolved cornstarch and stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
o If desired, add sesame oil for extra flavor.

3. Assembling the dish:
o Add the fried chicken strips to the pan and toss them in the sauce until fully coated. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken strips.

4. Preparing the garnish:
o Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package. Drain well and keep warm.

Bon appétit!