Laziji

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Laziji

라쯔지

Chinese Sichuan chicken with chilies

About this dish

Laziji is one of the most iconic dishes of Sichuan cuisine. It consists of small pieces of marinated chicken that are deep-fried and then stir-fried with massive quantities of dried Sichuan pepper, dried red chilies, garlic, and ginger. Originating from the Geleshan region of Chongqing, it is a staple of Jianghu cuisine (a type of Chongqing folk cooking) and is renowned for its intense mala (numbing and spicy) flavor profile.

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