Dong'an chicken Dong'an chicken Dong'an chicken () is a Chinese cuisine cold parboiled chicken dish from Hunan cuisine, flavoured with chili peppers, ground sichuan peppercorns, white rice vinegar, scallions and ginger. It is named after Dong'an County. It is one of the signature dishes of Hunan chefs. Dongan Chicken is a classic Hunan dish. Its cooking method originated from Dong'an County, Hunan Province. According to legend, as early as the first year of Tang Xuanzong, Dong'an people began to make vinegar chicken. The vinegar chicken was renamed Dong'an Chicken in two ways: One said that because of the Xiang military commander in
Dongchimi peppers, garlic, and ginger is pickled in brine. Kelp stock is added for deep flavor before fermentation. Bamboo leaves are used as a main ingredient, giving the dongchimi a crisp and clean taste while adding texture. The fermentation process takes longer than other varieties of dongchimi due to its lower sodium content but it can also be stored much longer. It is a local specialty of South Jeolla province. Made from small radish, yuja, pomegranate, and Korean pears are added for a fragrant version. There are many other variations depending on region and personal taste. Dongchimi Dongchimi is a variety