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Ginger and Lime Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns with Roasted Chicken

Name: Ginger and Lime Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns with Roasted Chicken
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Shanghai Chinese
Ingredients: 8 small buns; 200g shredded roasted chicken; 20g scallions; 10g soy sauce; 5g sesame oil; 10g vegetable oil; 10g cornstarch; 100ml chicken broth; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp lime juice

A zesty and slightly spicy twist with the addition of fresh ginger and lime juice for brightness.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Before cooking the buns, mix the ginger and lime juice into the chicken filling bowl.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Place buns in the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
In a bowl, mix chicken, scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth to create a slurry.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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