La Zi Ji (Szechuan Mala Chicken)

Why it works:

The numbing sensation (Mala) of the Szechuan peppercorn, the bitterness of the beans, crunch and juiciness of the chicken!

Yield: 2 portions

Time: 1 hour

Pairing: Jasmine rice

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecM5vKL2lG8

https://omnivorescookbook.com/mala-chicken/

Equipment:fff

• Wok

• Wok Spat

• Bowl for marinade

Ingredients:

• Green Beans

• Marinade

  • Dark Soy Sauce

  • Shaoxing wine

  • Egg whites

  • Sugar

• Dredge

  • Cornstarch

  • Salt

  • Szeuchan pepper corn

  • cayenne pepper

• Spice Mix

  • Szechuan peppercorn

  • ginger

  • Garlic

  • Scallion

  • árbol Peppers

• Peanut oil

Instructions:

1. Marinade / Silk Chicken

2. Dredge

3. Heat oil in wok, fry

4. Remove excess oil

5. Stir fry spices

6. Add Green Beans

7. Add Chicken

8. Plate.

Plating Instructions

Make sure this isn't too oily, pile up high in the center of the plate.

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