Why Kung Pao Chicken deserves more attention

Kung Pao Chicken rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The deeply savoury and sweet complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using fermented black bean correctly takes real skill.

Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schools with distinct ingredients and techniques. I encountered it first in a family banquet table and that context helped me understand it properly. jasmine tea is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Kung Pao Chicken is the dish to start with.