A great general tso recipe I stumbled upon

I know I posted my version of this awesome dish but check and try this recipe out as well.



http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/04/the-best-general-tsos-chicken-food-lab-chinese-recipe.html

Mexican Rice

I love Mexican rice but this time I used basmati rice, you can use regular medium or long grain white rice if you wish. 

Makes: 6-8 Servings

Ingredients:

2 cups basmati rice or white rice

3 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup salsa

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

3 tsp. Cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tbsp sriracha

Directions:

In a pot add the rice, chicken broth sriracha and spices along with the hot over medium high heat. Give everything a stir.

Stir in the salsa and bring mixture to a full boil once it starts to boil simmer on low for 20 minutes. Once 20 minutes is up remove from heat but keep lid on for 5 more minutes to steam.

All liquid should be absorbed at this point and not soup. Fluff rice with a fork and serve. Cover left overs and store in refrigerator. 

This is great for burrito bowls or a nice side dish. I like to top my rice with taco sauce sour cream and cheese.

You can also add peas and carrots as you cook it

General Tso's Chicken Recipe

General Tso's Chicken is a favorite takeout classic so heres my version for you to try out. Let me know what you guys think.

About 6 Servings

Sauce Ingredients:

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 tsp. ground ginger OR 1 tsp. fresh minced ginger

4 Tbsps. water

1 Tbsp rice vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 cloves fresh minced garlic

2 tsps. crushed red pepper flakes or dried red chilis

1 Tbsp sriracha for extra SPICY

2 Tbsps orange juice (OPTIONAL)

3-4 tsps cornstarch

Chicken Marinade + Batter

Oil for frying like vegetable oil or canola

1 egg beaten

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cubed 1 inch

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. garlic salt

1 tsp. white pepper

1 cup cornstarch

Garnish Ingredients:

White Sesame Seeds

Other Optional Ingredients:

Steamed broccoli

Rice already made

Directions:

Set oil to 375 F

In a bowl beat the egg then add in the cubed bite size chicken along with the garlic salt, sugar and pepper. Mix in the 1 cup or cornstarch slowly until all chicken is coated and everything is mixed well and set aside.

Fry battered chicken in oil for about 5 minutes until golden brown and done. Drain chicken on plates lined with a paper towel.

In another bowl add in all the sauce ingredients including the cornstarch and mix until the sugar and cornstarch is fully dissolved and set aside.

In a wok or large frying pan add in 1 Tbsp of oil over med high heat and add in the broccoli, stir fry for about 2 minutes then stir the sauce one more time and add it in the wok. Bring the sauce to a full boil then simmer it for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens to the thickness you prefer it to be. Once sauce is cooked add in the chicken and toss until all pieces are coated well. 

Serve on rice and garnish with white sesame seeds and or green scallions.

Enjoy