At the table
Take a bundle apart into manageable bites. Ask which organs and rice-cake ingredients are included; confirm with the server whether any tie should be removed.
Contains duck, pork and egg in this version; some versions also include blood, offal and soy. Ask about the full filling and seasoning.
The duck, pork and rice combination is the core described here. Additional meats, vegetables and aromatics vary by household; this is not one fixed recipe for all Leye cooks.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
The duck, pork and rice combination is the core described here. Additional meats, vegetables and aromatics vary by household; this is not one fixed recipe for all Leye cooks.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Rich and savory, with sweet, sour or chili notes depending on the seasoning.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Chewy meat and sticky rice with browned edges; offal can add a firmer bite.
- How it’s made
- Prepared strips are tied into bundles. This version dips the bundles in beaten egg and slowly pan-fries them until golden. Carrot and other additions vary.
The duck, pork and rice combination is the core described here. Additional meats, vegetables and aromatics vary by household; this is not one fixed recipe for all Leye cooks.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Guangxi.
About this regional connection
Guangxi: Supported local food association, not exclusive origin.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有乐业柴粑鸭吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Bundles for family gatherings
In Leye's Gantian area, chaibaba is associated with festive family meals. The bundle shape recalls a small sheaf of firewood, giving the dish its name; local cooks vary the additions while retaining its bundled form.