It seems like you might be referring to a dish known as “Mouthwatering Chicken” or “Kou Shui Ji,” which translates to “saliva chicken” due to its ability to make one’s mouth water. It’s a popular Szechuan dish featuring poached chicken topped with a spicy and numbing sauce. Here’s how to make this delicious and flavorful dish.
Mouthwatering Chicken (Kou Shui Ji) Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
- 2 scallions, cut into segments
- 3 slices of ginger
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (adjust based on your spice tolerance)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground (optional for numbing effect)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons peanuts, crushed (optional)