Naxi chicken with tofu 挨巴纠（土鸡炖豆腐）
Naxi chicken with tofu is featured among the local specialties of Lijiang.
Chicken cooked with tofu is identified by a local Naxi food-culture researcher as a regional home-style dish. It adds a gentler shared option alongside cured-rib hotpot.
How it is made
Chicken pieces are gently cooked with tofu so the broth seasons the curd while the meat becomes tender. The dish is usually approached as a home-style shared pot, with additions varying by cook.
Flavour & texture
The chicken is savory and substantial, while tofu provides a softer, absorbent contrast and the broth remains gentler than a chili-rich sauce.
Local roots & traditions
Local Naxi food-culture research identifies this chicken-and-tofu preparation as a regional dish under its Naxi name.
How to order Naxi chicken with tofu
Ask whether the tofu is fresh or fried and how large the serving is.
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Prepared tofu squares are grilled or pan-cooked until the outside browns while the interior becomes very soft. They are served with a chili or savory dipping mixture. The main contrast is a lightly firm surface surrounding a creamy, almost flowing center. That center can be much hotter than the exterior suggests.
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Chicken pieces are first cooked in melted edible lacquer-seed oil, then simmered with water and seasonings into a rich broth. Hotpot versions allow vegetables or noodles to be added after the chicken. The oil gives a distinctive rich aroma, while the chicken is tender and the broth coats the mouth more fully than a plain clear soup.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 挨巴纠（土鸡炖豆腐） for Naxi chicken with tofu. Ask whether the tofu is fresh or fried and how large the serving is.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.