Description
An evolution of Yansuji. A deep, rich fried chicken where meat is marinated in a sauce based on Taiwan's unique fermented seasoning 'Doufu Ru' (salted fermented tofu paste).
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Doufu Ru(Fermented tofu)
- Garlic
- Sweet potato flour
- Five-spice powder
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [The Decisive Marinade] Put the key flavor 'Doufu Ru (fermented tofu with koji in salt water, possessing a deep blue-cheese-like richness)' in a bowl and mash into a paste.
- Mix in soy sauce, sugar, grated garlic, rice wine, and five-spice.
- Firmly massage bite-sized chicken thighs (or mid-wings) in this marinade, and rest in the fridge overnight to tenderize the meat to the limit with fermented umami and enzymes.
- Coat with sweet potato flour and fry at 170°C until golden. Because Doufu Ru is high in sugar, it burns easier than regular fried chicken, so watch the heat.
- Drain and serve on bamboo skewers. Usually not dusted with salt and pepper as it's already richly flavored.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Fermented Doufu Ru aroma and Five-spice
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Blend of Shio Koji and Miso (flavor differs)
Pairing
Tapioca Milk Tea or Taiwan Beer
Trivia
[For Youth] Often sold next to Yansuji (regular fried chicken) at night markets. The strong umami and sweetness unique to Doufu Ru soak into the chicken, matching demonically well not just with beer but sweet milk tea.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] After the batter's 'crunch', enjoy the unique fermented 'richness' like cheese or miso and intense sweetness while walking around like a snack!
Allergen
Soy, Chicken, Wheat