Dapanji (Dungan:Da pan ji;Chinese:大盘鸡;pinyin:Dàpánjī;lit. 'big plate chicken';Uyghur:چوڭ تەخسە توخۇ قورۇمىسى,romanized: chong texse toxu qorumisi) is a spicy chickenstew that was invented by aHan Chinese chef inShawan,Xinjiang in the 1980s. Although originally consideredChinese rather thanUyghur, the chef made the dishhalal to accommodate local religious customs, and it quickly became popular among the localUyghur population.
Dapanji first appeared inShawan in the late 1980s. The dish gained popularity in Xinjiang in the mid-to-late 1990s. It is said to have been invented inShawan, Northern Xinjiang, by aHan Chinese migrant chef fromSichuan named Li, who mixed hot chili peppers with chicken and potatoes in an attempt to reproduce a Sichuan taste.[1] Although Shawan is generally believed to the place of origin of the dish, there are also other claims of origin, including an invention by aHunan native atChaiwopu Lake nearÜrümqi. Some believed the dish was originally served in a number of smaller plates, but later a large single plate was used instead which gave it its name. The dish was served by restaurateurs along the Xinjiang highways as a quick fix for truck drivers who often arrived at an odd time of the day. Its rich flavor and heartiness quickly made the dish a favorite of the region and the dish then spread to the rest of China.[2]
The main ingredients arechicken,bell peppers andpotatoes, cooked withonions,garlic,ginger,chili peppers, groundcumin,star anise, groundSichuan peppers,cooking oil, also optionallysoy sauce andbeer.[3]
The chicken is cut into bite size pieces (usually boneless), sautéed with spices and coarsely chopped vegetables and simmered in broth, providing a savory and spicy stew. It is usually served withlaghman (wide, hand-stretched noodles; known aslatiaozi orkudaimian in China) and shared by family and friends in a communal manner.[4]
Other variations of the dish may be served withnan (馕包大盘鸡), a staple bread widely consumed in Xinjiang, usually served baked or roasted in Xinjiang restaurants and other places.
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