Chongqing Qianjiang Chicken Giblets
Chongqing Sichuan-style Chicken Offal is renowned for its intense spicy aroma, making it an exceptional rice-pairing dish that epitomizes Chongqing flavors.
Chicken gizzards, hearts, livers, and other offal are selected as ingredients. After cutting into chunks, they are marinated with cooking wine and ginger slices to eliminate any gamey taste. Melt ample beef tallow in a wok, then stir-fry doubanjiang (fermented bean paste), dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, pickled chili peppers, ginger, and garlic until the oil turns red. Quickly add the chicken offal and stir-fry to coat evenly. Incorporate wood ear mushrooms, konjac, celery, bean sprouts, and other accompaniments, continuing to cook until all ingredients are tender.
The finished dish boasts a vibrant red hue. The chicken offal offers a crisp yet tender texture with a satisfying chew. The tangy-spicy pickled peppers blend with the pungent aroma of dried chilies, while the accompanying vegetables soak up the rich broth, creating a complex, layered flavor profile.
Served with rice, its fiery spiciness stimulates the appetite, making it a popular choice in Chongqing restaurants and home kitchens. It perfectly embodies the essence of Chongqing cuisine: bold, robust, and unpretentious.
