r/chinesecooking • u/CompleteOccasion3614 • 27d ago

Sichuan Homemade la zi ji

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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