Spicy Chili Dip Powder (Lajiao Mian / Gan Die)
何につけてもウマイ！中国BBQの最強「魔法の赤い粉」
Description
The true identity of the red powder heavily dusted over skewers and meat at Chinese BBQ (Shao Kao) and street stalls. 'Mian' means powder. A mixed spice based on coarsely ground chilies blended with cumin, Sichuan pepper, salt, sesame, soybean powder, and MSG. Also commonly called 'Gan Die' (Dry Dip).
Classification: Everyone, Spice, Condiment, Versatile Powder, Yakiniku, BBQ, Sichuan Specialty, Dipping Salt
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How to use
Ingredients
- Chili powder
- Cumin powder
- Sichuan pepper powder
- Salt
- Sesame
- Soybean powder
- Peanut powder
- Amino acids
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [God-tier BBQ Dip]: Put in a small dish; thoroughly coat grilled meat (pork/mutton) or sausages in this red powder before eating.
- Shake over French fries or fried chicken to make 'spicy fries'.
- Pull ingredients from hot pot and dip in this powder (Sichuan/Chongqing hardcore style).
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Chili heat、exotic cumin aroma、and roasted umami-saltiness from soybeans and sesame
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Mix JP chili powder with salt, MSG, curry powder (for cumin), and ground sesame
Pairing
Mutton Skewers / French Fries / Hot Pot
Trivia
Often sold in single-use packets (tens of yen each) from Sichuan brands like 'Cui Hong' or 'Liu Po'. An ultra-capable item you should blindly buy a few packets of whenever you enter an Asian grocery store.
Eating tips & etiquette
The absolute king of Chinese BBQ, fundamentally overturning the concept of JP 'Yakiniku Sauce'. Not just spicy; blended with cumin aroma and intense umami salt, forcibly transforming any cheap meat or veggie into 'supremely delicious junk street food'.
Allergen
Sesame, Soybeans, Peanuts