Sichuan Laziji
Sichuan spicy chicken (Laziji) features bite-sized chicken pieces deep-fried until crispy, then tossed with a mountain of dried red chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.
食材清单
- Chicken thigh 500 g
- Dried chili peppers 50 g
- Sichuan peppercorns 20 g
- Scallions and ginger to taste
- Soy sauce 2 tbsp
- Cooking wine 1 tbsp
- White sugar a pinch
- White sesame seeds to taste
- Starch to taste
- Cooking oil 500 ml
制作步骤
- 1. Heat oil in a pot and stir-fry the dried chili pepper and Sichuan peppercorns over low heat until fragrant.
- 2. Add Sichuan spicy chicken and stir-fry over high heat until it changes color.
- 3. Add chicken thighs, green onions, ginger, and white sesame seeds and stir-fry evenly
- 4. Add bean paste, soy sauce, and sugar and stir-fry until red oil appears.
- 5. Pour in a little peppercorn oil and vinegar and stir-fry evenly
- 6. Remove from the pan and serve on a plate, sprinkle with chopped green onion and serve
文化小知识
Laziji originated in Chongqing (gezibe, near Jiangbei) and is now a staple of Sichuan-Chongqing cuisine. The dish is famous for its intimidating appearance — a mountain of dried chilies with chicken pieces buried within — but the heat level is actually moderate because the chilies are used more for flavor than raw heat. The joy of this dish is "hunting for the chicken" among the chilies. The crispy chicken, fragrant chili oil, and numbing Sichuan peppercorns create an addictive combination.