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Sesame Oil Chicken (Ma You Ji)

Name: Sesame Oil Chicken (Ma You Ji)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 500 g boneless chicken; 1/3 cup sesame oil; 2 thumbs ginger; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated; 1 cup mushroom water; 2 tbsp dried chili; 3 tbsp cornstarch slurry; Green onion for garnish; 2 tbsp rice wine; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1/2 tbsp sugar

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20 minutes

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45 minutes

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Bahan-bahan

500 g boneless chicken

1/3 cup sesame oil

2 thumbs ginger

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated

1 cup mushroom water

2 tbsp dried chili

3 tbsp cornstarch slurry

Green onion for garnish

2 tbsp rice wine

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp white pepper

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp dark soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1/2 tbsp sugar

Arahan

Prep the aromatics

Peel the ginger using the edge of a small spoon, then julienne into thin strips. This helps release more fragrance when cooked in oil.

Marinate the chicken

Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks. In a bowl, mix with rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, and white pepper. Let it marinate for 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.

Rehydrate the mushrooms

Rinse the dried shiitake mushrooms, then soak them in hot water for at least 10 minutes until softened. If the mushrooms are large, slice them into smaller pieces. Remember to reserve the soaking water! It’s packed with umami and will add depth to the sauce.

Build the base

In a preheated pot or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the ginger strips and garlic, stirring until fragrant and frothy. This releases the oil-soluble compounds in the aromatics for a richer flavor.

Cook the chicken

Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until the surface is no longer pink.

Add the sauce

Stir in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix well so the chicken is evenly coated.

Simmer with mushrooms

Add the rehydrated mushrooms and mushroom water. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Optional kick

If you like a little heat, toss in the dried chilies at this stage.

Thicken the sauce

Drizzle in the cornstarch slurry, stir continuously, and let it simmer for another minute until the sauce thickens to your liking.

Finish and serve

Garnish with chopped green onion and serve hot with steamed jasmine or short-grain rice.