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Gong Bao Shrimp is an offshoot of Gong Bao chicken (also called Kung Pao chicken), one of the most iconic Sichuanese dishes.

Fish and shelfish• [Stir-frying]

Gong Bao shrimp (宫保虾仁)

In this stunning dish from Sichuan, the chilies and peppercorns lend their wonderful aromas to the fried chicken pieces while giving them a gentle heat and a subtle tingling effect.

Poultry and eggs• [Deep-frying/Shallow-frying]• [Stir-frying]

Sichuan chicken with chilies (laziji 辣子鸡)

Chilies and Sichuan peppercorns bring excitement to the fried smelt—inspired by the famous Sichuanese dish "Chicken with Chilies" or La Zi Ji (辣子鸡) in Mandarin.

Fish and shelfish• [Deep-frying/Shallow-frying]

Fried smelt with chilies

The natural affinity among mung bean, rice, and chicken, steamed together and imbued with the scent of lotus leaf, creates a dish so harmonious and comforting.

Poultry and eggs• Rice, noodles, and grains• [Steaming]

Steamed mung beans with rice and chicken in lotus leaf

In this dish, freshly ground Sichuan pepper creates a flavored oil that is tossed with poached and cooled shrimp. The oil accentuates the alluring characters of this unique spice, giving vigor and excitement to the shrimp.

Cold dishes and salads• Fish and shelfish• [Boiling/Poaching]

Sichuan pepper shrimp

In this iconic Sichuanese dish, drying-brasing the fish with dou ban jiang and pork creates a rich and flavorful sauce that drapes the fish.

Fish and shelfish

Sichuan dry-braised fish with ground pork and dou ban jiang (四川干烧鱼)

This is my favorite Chinese crawfish dish,. Mala means numbing and spicy. The “mala” effect is created by Sichuan peppercorns and dried chile peppers, and they sure will set both your tongue and appetite on fir

Fish and shelfish• [Stir-frying]

Mala crawfish (麻辣小龙虾)

In this famous Sichuan dish, the assertive flavors of the chili oil, garlic, and cilantro contrast nicely with the mild taste of the tripe, and the crushed nuts further accentuate the omasum’s crunchiness.

Cold dishes and salads• Meat• [Boiling/Poaching]

Sichuan omasum beef tripe in chili oil (四川红油百叶)