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La Zi Ji (Szechuan Mala Chicken)
Szechuan popcorn chicken. There is no chance of resistance.
Why It Works
The numbing sensation (Mala) of the Szechuan peppercorn, the bitterness of the beans, crunch and juiciness of the chicken!
Pairings
Jasmine rice
Yield
2 portions
Time
1 hour
Equipment
- fff
- Wok
- Wok Spat
- Bowl for marinade
Ingredients
- Green Beans
- MarinadeDark Soy SauceShaoxing wineEgg whitesSugar
- DredgeCornstarchSaltSzeuchan pepper corncayenne pepper
- Spice MixSzechuan peppercorngingerGarlicScallionárbol Peppers
- Peanut oil
Instructions
- Marinade / Silk Chicken
- Dredge
- Heat oil in wok, fry
- Remove excess oil
- Stir fry spices
- Add Green Beans
- Add Chicken
- Plate.
Plating
Make sure this isn't too oily, pile up high in the center of the plate.
References
https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/szechuan-first-restaurant-kent?select=ICNtvNC441yzCR4bIC2AHg
https://blog.themalamarket.com/chongqing-chicken-like-its-made-in-chongqing/
https://thewoksoflife.com/chongqing-chicken/
https://jamilghar.com/chongqing-chicken/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjnOTA65DPo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjnOTA65DPo
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