Garlic-Ginger Press

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. 2
   Combine the garlic, fresh ginger and sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and place, uncovered, in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring often until softened and lightly cooked.
3. 3
   Remove the pan from the oven, cool and store the mixture in a tightly sealed container for up to one week.
4. 4
   To use the press, spread half the mixture in a layer on the bottom of a roasting pan and cover with a single sheet of cheesecloth.
5. 5
   Place chicken breasts, veal or beef paillards on the mixture and cover with a second layer of cheesecloth.
6. 6
   Layer the second half of the ginger-garlic mixture over the meat and press gently.
7. 7
   Refrigerate for six to eight hours.
8. 8
   Remove the press from the meat before cooking.
9. 9
   The ginger-garlic mixture can be re-used.