Laziji facts for kids
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Laziji
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| Alternative names | 辣子鸡 |
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| Place of origin | China |
| Region or state | Sichuan |
| Main ingredients | Chicken |
| Ingredients generally used | Sichuan chilli bean paste (doubanjiang), Sichuan peppers, garlic, and ginger |
Laziji (which means "spicy chicken" in Chinese) is a super tasty and spicy dish from Sichuan cuisine in China. It's made by stir-frying pieces of chicken that have been marinated and deep-fried. This dish is famous for its bold flavors and a lot of dried chili peppers!
What is Laziji?
Laziji is a popular Chinese dish known for its exciting spicy flavor. It's a type of stir-fried dish. This means the ingredients are cooked quickly in a hot pan with a little oil.
Main Ingredients
The main ingredient in Laziji is, of course, chicken! The chicken pieces are first marinated. This means they soak in a special sauce to get extra flavor. After marinating, they are deep-fried until they are crispy.
Other important ingredients that give Laziji its unique taste include:
- Dried Sichuan chili peppers
- Spicy bean paste (a fermented chili bean paste)
- Sichuan peppers (these give a special tingly feeling!)
- Fresh garlic
- Fresh ginger
How to Enjoy Laziji
When Laziji is served, it often looks like a big pile of dried chili peppers with chicken pieces mixed in. Don't worry, you're not supposed to eat all the chilies! Diners use chopsticks to carefully pick out the delicious chicken pieces. The chilies are usually left behind in the bowl.
To make the dish look even better, chefs often add a garnish. This can include toasted sesame seeds. Sliced green onions (also called spring onions) are also a common garnish.
Where Did Laziji Come From?
Laziji first became popular near a place called Geleshan in Chongqing, China. In this area, restaurants started using small, free-range chickens. These chickens came from farms nearby.
The special chickens from Geleshan became very famous. They were even exported to other places. This helped Laziji become a well-known dish across China and beyond.
