tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post4770074683616998202..comments2024-03-18T03:23:34.810-04:00Comments on Cooking Stuff: Recipe in Progress: Sesame Chicken and CarrotsBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13410982623974521233noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-55506709858429260552009-03-21T22:32:00.000-04:002009-03-21T22:32:00.000-04:00Karen: Oops, sorry I missed you in the batch! Thos...Karen: Oops, sorry I missed you in the batch! Those are all good ideas, I bet the sliced green onions would be particularly good.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410982623974521233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-76888708916454208002009-03-21T22:26:00.000-04:002009-03-21T22:26:00.000-04:00Spryte: I haven't yet, and while I know it would b...Spryte: I haven't yet, and while I know it would be better, I think it still needs something more than that. Vinegar is a good idea. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Joie: Heh, that's one of the reason I started taking so many.<BR/><BR/>ChefBliss and Stacey: Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Brutal: No I haven't, that's a good idea. I will try that out next time.<BR/><BR/>5 Star Foodie: I would love to put some heat into it, butBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410982623974521233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-90290243089200579592009-03-21T18:17:00.000-04:002009-03-21T18:17:00.000-04:00Looks like a great weeknight dinner when I'm in a ...Looks like a great weeknight dinner when I'm in a rush (which is the case every night). I'd add some rice vinegar and maybe even some miren. Also, what about roasting the carrots, and also some broccoli to add some green?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-578801772497567292009-03-21T13:38:00.000-04:002009-03-21T13:38:00.000-04:00hey, a picture speaks a thousand words! I think it...hey, a picture speaks a thousand words! I think its' more fun to cook on a whim! it looks awesome, though!Sophia Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236166426783533916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-16567856859268103342009-03-20T21:58:00.000-04:002009-03-20T21:58:00.000-04:00That's funny but I do the same thing...it looks wo...That's funny but I do the same thing...it looks wonderful and the sesame seeds are a welcome addition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-60067550218662118882009-03-20T17:40:00.000-04:002009-03-20T17:40:00.000-04:00Good call, Reeni. I would totally have some mixed...Good call, Reeni. I would totally have some mixed peppers and fairly large onion jullienne in there (but not for the girl, at least not the onions). Maybe steam them first, to keep the oil down. My wife is not a big fan of the green peppers, but some yellow and reds ones would go well with the sweet thing going on anyway.<BR/><BR/>I don't think I would use too much vinegar though -- you risk The Brutal Gourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757709920291579862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-42252527323917675002009-03-20T17:03:00.000-04:002009-03-20T17:03:00.000-04:00A tangy, deeper, sweeter sauce with hoisin (or add...A tangy, deeper, sweeter sauce with hoisin (or add brown sugar if you don't have it) plus more cornstarch to thicken. Green onions for flavor and color. Broccoli's good too. Definitely a few pumps of srichacha for spice!!!! If you really want to get the crunch of the chicken, bread it and fry it lightly first. That's totally not necessary though and adds more calories and fat than needed...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-38671010496310129302009-03-20T16:17:00.000-04:002009-03-20T16:17:00.000-04:00Can't add any recommendations because I'm not that...Can't add any recommendations because I'm not that good at cooking on the fly myself! Looks really good already but if I had to choose something, I'd go with the suggestions to add something spicy.Tangled Noodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17543997083087131116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-5886144670940224262009-03-20T15:27:00.000-04:002009-03-20T15:27:00.000-04:00It looks mighty good from here! I haven't tried ma...It looks mighty good from here! I haven't tried making this at home, but I love it. I was thinking rice wine vinegar and onion and maybe some red pepper after your girlfriend takes her portion?Reenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745904952447335925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-89260278216578911672009-03-20T14:26:00.000-04:002009-03-20T14:26:00.000-04:00I'd add some red pepper flakes, garlic and sliced ...I'd add some red pepper flakes, garlic and sliced green onion. That might give it the kick you're looking for :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505134228454833619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-15075948598955508202009-03-20T13:54:00.000-04:002009-03-20T13:54:00.000-04:00The sesame flavors sound wonderful here from both ...The sesame flavors sound wonderful here from both the oil and the seeds! How about some cayenne?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-50859401729365959762009-03-20T13:29:00.000-04:002009-03-20T13:29:00.000-04:00Have you tried adding a tablespoon or so of peanut...Have you tried adding a tablespoon or so of peanut butter to the sauce? It helps thicken and also adds good toasted nut flavor. Add too much and you have satay though...The Brutal Gourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757709920291579862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-42021168084590201912009-03-20T12:39:00.000-04:002009-03-20T12:39:00.000-04:00Bob,I love any easy stir fry dish.This looks terri...Bob,<BR/>I love any easy stir fry dish.<BR/>This looks terrific!<BR/>Will try it w/ the pwdrd ginger.Stacey Snackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957289962927855954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-37595389917753623692009-03-20T11:30:00.000-04:002009-03-20T11:30:00.000-04:00This looks wonderful, and very very flavorful!!! I...This looks wonderful, and very very flavorful!!! I understand losing the recipe, not fun, but the pictures speak volumes!Kieziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678062214018224302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-73109927622538056012009-03-20T10:11:00.000-04:002009-03-20T10:11:00.000-04:00It's good you took so many pics. I usually just t...It's good you took so many pics. I usually just take the finished product and then I'm at a total loss of what I did when I lose a recipe!Joie de vivrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090182072040742810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-59942123529812766532009-03-20T09:50:00.000-04:002009-03-20T09:50:00.000-04:00Have you had a chance to make this with ginger roo...Have you had a chance to make this with ginger root instead of the powder? That might be the difference you're looking for. <BR/><BR/>Or maybe some rice wine vinegar?<BR/><BR/>It looks great!Sprytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061460751875773866noreply@blogger.com