General Tso’s-hito Peppers Recipe
Sesame tempura, orange, ginger. Vegan, contains gluten, soy, and allium.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for General Tso’s-Hito Peppers
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, sesame seeds, and salt. Gradually add cold water while whisking until a smooth batter forms.
Prepare the sauce
In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, orange juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Heat the oil
In a deep frying pan or wok, heat oil to 350°F (175°C) for frying.
Coat and fry the peppers
Dip each hito pepper into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place them in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Combine and serve
In a large bowl, toss the fried peppers with the prepared sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.