General Tso's Chicken with Spiced Sesame Rice
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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Pinch sea salt
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Pinch freshly ground white pepper
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1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons Chinese yellow bean paste or yellow miso
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2 tablespoons light soy sauce
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1 tablespoon chili sauce
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon light brown sugar or honey
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1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
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1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
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4 whole dried Sichuan or arbol chiles
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1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed, left whole
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1/2 medium white onion, chunked into 1/2-inch pieces
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1/2 cup peanuts, toasted and chopped, optional
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1 tablespoon Shaoshing rice wine or dry sherry
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1 large red pepper, chunked into 1-inch squares
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4 scallions, chopped into 1-inch pieces
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6 cups white jasmine rice, cooked, for serving
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
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Ground chili powder or cayenne pepper, for sprinkling
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