General Tso's vs. Sesame Chicken

BottlesOf · #1 10-23-2005, 04:47 PM

Are these the exact same with the exception of sesame seeds?

jaydub · #2 10-23-2005, 04:58 PM

Sesame is sweeter, tso's is spicy.

tdarko · #3 10-23-2005, 05:01 PM

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Sesame is sweeter, tso's is spicy and better .

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ISF · #4 10-23-2005, 05:41 PM

Not only is Tso's spicer it is usually breaded.

CardSharpCook · #5 10-23-2005, 05:43 PM

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Sesame is sweeter, tso's is spicy.

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Exactamundo

Eurotrash · #6 10-23-2005, 05:43 PM

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Not only is Tso's spicer it is usually breaded.

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yeah Tso's is definitely spicier than sesame chicken, but unless I've been going to the wrong Chinese places, they style of chicken used in both dishes is the same stuff.

dblgutshot · #7 10-23-2005, 05:47 PM

I'm guessing you guys are all getting slightly different variations since its not a "real" dish. it's kinda made up as each restaraunt likes.

nothumb · #8 10-23-2005, 05:56 PM

General Tso:
Soy Sauce
White Vinegar
Ginger root
Garlic
Corn Starch
Egg
Corn Oil
Chili

Sesame:
Sherry
Lemon Juice
Sesame Oil & Seeds
Soy Sauce
Vinegar
Star Anise
Garlic
Chicken Stock

They've both got the standard soy, garlic, vinegar, but other than that, no.

NT

Luzion · #9 10-23-2005, 05:59 PM

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Not only is Tso's spicer it is usually breaded.

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Be wary of places that give you a ton of breading, and very little chicken.

Blarg · #10 10-23-2005, 06:06 PM

The Curse of the Orange Chicken.