Beef and Chicken Canapés

Ingredients

• 1 C shelled walnuts
• 1 tbs bread crumbs
• ½ lb chicken thighs, sliced
• ¼ lb beef, thinly sliced
• 1 C white sesame seeds
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tbs water
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbs cornstarch
• 2 tbs flour
• Salt and white pepper to taste

Directions

1. Prep Nuts: Blanch walnuts, peel inner skins, coarsely chop while still damp, and mix with breadcrumbs.
2. Make Batter: Whisk egg yolks, water, salt, sugar, cornstarch, and flour until smooth. Divide batter into two bowls.
3. Season Meat: Slice chicken and season with salt and white pepper. Cut beef into small pieces and season with salt and pepper.
4. Coat:
   • Dip chicken in first batter, then coat with walnut-breadcrumb mixture.
   • Dip beef in second batter, then coat with sesame seeds.
5. Fry: Deep-fry chicken and beef in 325°F oil until crisp.
6. Finish: Drain briefly on a wire rack, cut into bite-size pieces, and serve.

Chef's Notes

• To get a really crisp crust, increase the temperature of the oil to 400°F and place the beef and chicken back in the oil for a couple of minutes.

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