At the table
Eat in small slices, using chopsticks or a fork to pick up the compact layers. Try a little first to judge the seasoning.
Contains soy and sesame; soy sauce may also contain wheat. Seasonings vary, so ask about chili and any animal-derived additions if relevant to your diet.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Spice mixtures and seasoning strength differ between preparations.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory soy sauce, sesame aroma and variable spices.
- Chili heat
- Heat not recorded
- Texture
- Soft, closely layered soy-milk skin in a compact shape.
- How it’s made
- Season and layer softened soy-milk skin, tie into shape, steam and cool.
Spice mixtures and seasoning strength differ between preparations.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Sichuan.
About this regional connection
Sichuan: A Sichuan preparation.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有罗江豆鸡吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
The soy layers behind “bean chicken”
Luojiang’s “bean chicken” is a soy-based specialty from Deyang in Sichuan. Its name compares the finished food with chicken, while its layers come from the skin that forms on heated soy milk. Seasoning each sheet before wrapping and steaming builds a compact, tender texture and sesame aroma. Sliced portions make those layers easy to see and taste.