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I haven't tried this -- but it won the 2nd prize at the last National Chicken Cooking Contest in '99.
TEA SMOKED CHICKEN WITH SESAME VEGETABLE RELISH
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup raw rice
1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup black tea leaves 1 stick cinnamon 1 tablespoon whole allspice
Vegetablerelish (recipe follows) Sesame seeds
Line wok or stockpot with foil. On top of foil place rice, molasses, brown sugar, tea leaves, cinnamon and allspice; stir gently. Place small rack over mixture and arrange chicken on rack. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes; slice chicken. Place Vegetable relish on serving dish and arrange chicken on top. Garnish with sesame seeds. 4 servings
Vegetable Relish: In medium bowl mix together 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar, 2cloves crushed garlic, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel, 4 tablespoons finely diced water chestnuts, 4 tablespoons finely diced red peppers, 4 tablespoons finely diced carrot, 4 tablespoons finely diced celery, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 2 small green onions minced.
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If this works, I would imagine the method could be adapted with meats and seafood and other seasonings. I asked a friend if she had ever tried this 'method' and she said she did years ago, but it really smoked up her kitchen. I don't know if the method she used was exactly like this or similar.
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