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Dapanji (大盘鸡; pinyin: dàpánjī, literal translation: "big plate chicken") is a popular dish in Xinjiang, China.
Etymology and preparation
The main ingredients usually include chicken, onions, garlic, green peppers, chili peppers, potatoes, ground cumin, ground Sichuan peppers, cooking oil, soy sauce, and beer.
The chicken is cut into bite size pieces (usually with bone in), sauteed with spices and coarsely chopped vegetables, and slow cooked in beer, providing a savory and spicy casserole-like dish. It is usually served with latiaozi (hand stretched noodles) or lamian (lahman, lamen, ramen), and shared by family and friends in a communal manner.
Other versions propose it served over naan (馕包大盘鸡/肉), a staple-food bread widely consumed in Xinjiang, usually served roasted in Xinjiang restaurants and chuaer places. With the sauce, the bread becomes very soft and moist, taking a melt-in-the-mouth savoury texture.
History
Legend has it that this dish was invented by the restaurateurs along the highways, as a quick fix for the often untimely arrivals of the hungry truck drivers. However, its rich flavor and heartiness quickly became a favorite of the region, and even the nation.
See also
Xinjiang topics Ürümqi (capital) General Geography Cities • Tian Shan • Dzungarian Basin • Tarim Basin • Gurbantünggüt Desert • Kumtag Desert • Taklimakan Desert • Turpan Depression • Karakoram Mountains • Altai Mountains • Tian Shan • Kunlun Shan • Pamir Mountains • Torugart Pass • Karakoram PassEducation Culture Cuisine Dapanji • Sangza • Samsa • Youtazi • Pamirdin • Xurpa • Tohax • Tunurkawab • Chinese Islamic cuisineVisitor attractions Apak Khoja and Xiang Fei Tomb • Flaming Mountains • Jiaohe Ruins • Gaochang • Grand Bazaar, Ürümqi • Id Kah Mosque • Karakul Lake • Kizil Caves • Ruins of NiyaCategories:- Uyghur culture
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