What is la tiao?

La tiao, also known as La Zi Ji or Laziji, is a popular Sichuan dish made with crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a spicy and numbing mixture of Sichuan peppercorns, dried red chilies, and other seasonings. The name "la tiao" translates to "spicy strips" in English, and the dish is characterized by its fiery and bold flavors.

La tiao is a signature dish in Sichuan cuisine, known for its intense heat and numbing sensation from the Sichuan peppercorns. The dish typically uses chicken thigh meat that is marinated, coated in a batter, deep-fried until crispy, and then stir-fried with the spicy sauce mixture. The dish is often garnished with sesame seeds, peanuts, and green onions for added flavor and texture.

La tiao is commonly served as a main dish in Sichuan restaurants and is enjoyed by spice lovers all over the world. It is a perfect dish for those who enjoy bold and spicy flavors, as well as the unique numbing sensation that Sichuan peppercorns provide.