Gomayaki

(Fried Sesame Chicken)



1 tablespoon white sesame seeds

2 medium~sized chicken breasts (or 4 boneless)

4 tablespoons sake

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Japanese soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

4 crisp lettuce leaves



In a dry frying pan pan toast sesame seeds over medium heat ,stirring constantly, until they are evenly golden. Turn on to a plate to cool. Remove the bones from the chicken breasts and cut into halves lengthways. Prick skin several times with a fork. (For boneless, do likewise.) Mix sake, salt, and soy sauce together and dip chicken in the mixtureon both sides, then set aside for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry chicken, browning the pieces on both sides. Reduce heat and cook 4 or 5 minutes until done and chicken is no longer pink inside. Cut each piece into slices and put back together in shape. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve each breast on a lettuce leaf. Good with Steamed rice....Serves 4.