Sesame oil chicken (麻油鸡)

Sesame oil chicken (麻油鸡) with black fungus, red dates, goji berries and Anya Meals Chicken Essence.

It's one of my favourite comfort food after I had the first taste from my mother's confinement meals many years ago. The Chinese believe that sesame oil and ginger help to expel wind and bring warmth to our bodies which is very much needed postpartum. Malay and Indian dishes rely on herbs and spices for the same effect.

Ingredients (serves 1):
Thumb sized ginger, sliced or shredded
5-8 garlic cloves, smashed lightly
2 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 pcs Chicken thigh/drumstick, preferably chopped into bite sizes
1 large piece of black fungus, rinsed, rehydrated and sliced
A handful of goji berries, rehydrated
1/2 cup water
3 tubs Anya Meals Chicken Essence

Method:
1. Sauté ginger and garlic in sesame and olive oil till fragrant.
2. Add chicken, and continue to sauté till outside is cooked.
3. Add water, black fungus and Chicken Essence and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
4. Check if chicken is done by poking with a fork. If juices run clear, it is cooked.
5. Add goji berries.

Serve with a sprinkle of white pepper. Perfect accompaniment to a hot bowl of rice and loads of vegetables by the side.