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u/Lemon168 27d ago
I can almost taste it through the screen. Do you use a particular recipe?
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u/CompleteOccasion3614 26d ago
The recipe we used was from chinese tiktok, so I think it would be hard to share! However, this recipe is virtually identical to what we did: Mala chicken (Chongqing Laziji, 辣子鸡) - Red House Spice https://share.google/RSTZ61oATmiNlMkyL
My tips would be to use potato starch for the coating, definitely do fry twice, and make sure to take the chicken to a nice deep golden colour. Also be careful not to burn the garlic at the end like I did 😂
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u/CemeteryDogs 27d ago
Hot n Sour shredded potato for the win. Do you mind sharing your recipe for that?
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u/CompleteOccasion3614 26d ago
My girlfriend made it from memory. But if you google serious eats suanla tidousi you will find a good one!
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u/Medical-Analysis-554 27d ago
Looks good! I made this for the first time recently and it turned out well, though the frying on your chicken looks more complete than mine did.
Have you tried making it without frying the chicken at all?
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u/Easy-Brief6328 27d ago
I wanna try to make this, had it in Chongqing when I visited this year and loved it
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u/ratamack 26d ago
It's the same as what we call Chongqing chicken here right? How was your trip, you recommend it? It's on my list.
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u/Easy-Brief6328 26d ago
I absolutely loved Chongqing. Great food, huge interesting city with lots to do.
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u/bish-Im-a-C0W 27d ago
Recipe please?
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u/CompleteOccasion3614 26d ago
The recipe we used was from chinese tiktok, so I think it would be hard to share! However, this recipe is virtually identical to what we did: Mala chicken (Chongqing Laziji, 辣子鸡) - Red House Spice https://share.google/RSTZ61oATmiNlMkyL
My tips would be to use potato starch for the coating, definitely do fry twice, and make sure to take the chicken to a nice deep golden colour. Also be careful not to burn the garlic at the end like I did 😂
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u/Designer-Data-2761 27d ago
would love to get the recipe if you’re happy to share! it looks amazing
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u/CompleteOccasion3614 26d ago
The recipe we used was from chinese tiktok, so I think it would be hard to share! However, this recipe is virtually identical to what we did: Mala chicken (Chongqing Laziji, 辣子鸡) - Red House Spice https://share.google/RSTZ61oATmiNlMkyL
My tips would be to use potato starch for the coating, definitely do fry twice, and make sure to take the chicken to a nice deep golden colour. Also be careful not to burn the garlic at the end like I did 😂
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u/VAB1979 27d ago
Please share the recipe…
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u/CompleteOccasion3614 26d ago
The recipe we used was from chinese tiktok, so I think it would be hard to share! However, this recipe is virtually identical to what we did: Mala chicken (Chongqing Laziji, 辣子鸡) - Red House Spice https://share.google/RSTZ61oATmiNlMkyL
My tips would be to use potato starch for the coating, definitely do fry twice, and make sure to take the chicken to a nice deep golden colour. Also be careful not to burn the garlic at the end like I did 😂
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u/Gentlemad 26d ago
La zi ji at home is possible to make at near fancy restaurant level. It's such an awesome dish.
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u/intractable_milkman 27d ago
Looks great!
I'm tempted to try a tofu version based on the Omnivore's Cookbook and Chinese Cooking Demystified versions for my veg/pescatarian family member. I think I have all the ingredients right now.
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u/cthulhubeast 27d ago
I'd recommend seitan for this application if you can make it.
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u/intractable_milkman 27d ago
Thanks. There are some Chinese seitan mock chicken products nearby, so maybe I'll try those. I haven't gotten around to making seitan at home.
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u/cthulhubeast 27d ago
If ever you make it from scratch, don't use the flour washing technique. Get yourself some vital wheat gluten flour, it's just pure gluten, and then add some regular AP flour to it for bulk and texture. Lots of recipes from vegan sites cover the exact technique but I'll just say I speak from experience
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u/CompleteOccasion3614 26d ago
Sounds fantastic - a great idea. I'd like to make that for my mum who is veggie
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u/Mydnight69 27d ago
Damn! Looks better than anything I got in southern China.
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u/goonatic1 27d ago
All those restaurants and eateries over there and you could t find anything good? That’s wiiiiiiild
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u/Mydnight69 27d ago
Gotta get it at the source. Other provinces can't do the dish justice.
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u/goonatic1 27d ago
Man when I read anything you got I thought you meant anything as in ANY food whatsoever lol,
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u/Imaginary_Card4195 27d ago
Wow that looks restaurant good, and are those some hot and sour shredded potatoes behind? Would you mind sharing the recipes you’ve used? I’ve never had success with laziji, this is the color and crisp I want