Sesame Seed Chicken Bites

Best served warm, these crunchy bites are delicious accompanied by a glass of chilled white wine.

Makes 20

Ingredients

6 oz. raw chicken breast portion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 in. piece ginger root, peeled and grated
1 medium egg white
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
4 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the sauce:
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

To Garnish:
ginger root, finely shredded
pistachios, roughly chopped
fresh dill sprigs

Directions

1. Place the chicken, garlic, grated ginger, egg white and cornstarch into the food processor and process them to a smooth paste.

2. Stir in the pistachios and season well with salt and pepper.

3. Roll into 20 balls and coat with sesame seeds. Heat the wok and add the oil. When the oil is hot, stir-fry the chicken bites in batches, turning regularly until golden. Drain on paper towels.

4. Make the sauce by mixing together the hoisin and chili sauce in a bowl. Garnish the bites with shredded ginger, pistachios and dill, then serve hot, with a dish of sauce for dipping.