1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
all purpose flour, for dusting
1/4cupvegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Chicken Marinade
2 tablespoons sake
1/4cupsoy sauce
Escabeche Marinade
1cupdashi stock
2/3cuprice wine vinegar
6 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons mirin
1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
Instructions
Chop all the veggies into bite size and put in a large container.
In a small pot, add all the ingredients for the escabeche marinade and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat off and pour the marinade over the chopped veggies. Stir, cover and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, add chicken to chicken marinade and soak for 20 minutes.
Bring some water to boil (about 2 cups) and keep on low, to a simmer.
In a large pan, heat up the vegetable oil. Dust the chicken with flour and add to the pan when the oil is very hot. Fry until golden brown.
Put the chicken in a strainer and pour some hot water over to get rid of excess oil.
Put the chicken in a large pan along with the veggies, using a slotted spoon. Add a little of the marinade (about 1/4 cup) and cook over high heat for a couple of minutes, until the food is hot.
Add the cornstarch mix, and stir well.
Lastly, add sesame seeds and sesame oil, stir and serve.
Notes
Store the leftovers in a container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.