Laziji
Laziji is a chicken dish, deep-fried until crisp and then stir-fried a second time in a wok over high heat together with a large amount of dried hot chili, garlic and spices. The chili doesn't just add heat — it literally envelops the chicken pieces, filling the whole table with a rich, fiery aroma.
Laziji is served hot, with the chicken pieces mixed among the fried chili — it should be eaten carefully, setting the whole chili pods aside. It's one of the spiciest dishes in Uyghur cuisine, suited to those who genuinely love fiery food; less-prepared guests should order it with caution.
FAQ
- How much does laziji cost?
- Laziji costs 120,000 sum per portion; a large portion costs 240,000 sum.
- How spicy is laziji and is it halal?
- Laziji is a very spicy dish, one of the hottest on the menu. It's fully halal and made from chicken.
- What's the difference between the regular and large portion of laziji?
- The difference is only in size: the regular portion costs 120,000 sum, and the large one costs 240,000 sum, suited for a group or for splitting the dish among several people.