Fire-roasted Chili Pepper with Preserved Egg Salad is not only delicious but also highly nutritious. Preserved eggs are rich in protein, minerals, and vitamins, which contribute to strengthening the immune system and metabolism. Fire-roasted chili peppers have the benefits of dampness dispelling, spleen-invigorating, and appetite-stimulating, effectively improving digestion and appetite. Moderate consumption of this dish not only satisfies the taste buds but also provides numerous health benefits to the body.
Ingredients for burning chili and mixing preserved eggs
| Green pepper | 240g |
| Red pepper | 20g |
| Pidan | three |
| Garlic | 5g |
| Light soy sauce | 3g |
| Oyster sauce | 2g |
| Salt | 3g |
Steps:
1.First, prepare the ingredients: garlic, preserved eggs, green and red chili peppers. Rinse the green and red chili peppers thoroughly.
2.Let’s start cooking. Turn on the gas stove to low heat and place the chili peppers on top to roast. While roasting the chili peppers, make sure to flip them constantly.
3.Roast the chili peppers until the outer skin turns black, which is called fire-roasted chili peppers. You can also use charcoal or firewood for roasting. Once all the chili peppers are well roasted, turn off the heat and remove them.
4.Rinse the roasted chili peppers with clean water to remove the outer skin.
5.Prepare a mortar and pestle, add the garlic, and crush it. After crushing the garlic, tear the roasted chili peppers into small pieces and season them.
6.Add a pinch of salt, a little light soy sauce, and a bit of oyster sauce.
7.Next, crush the chili peppers in the mortar and pestle. After crushing the chili peppers, cut the preserved eggs into chunks or small pieces. Adjust the ratio of preserved eggs and chili peppers based on personal preference.
8.Continue to crush the mixture until well combined. Although this dish may not look appealing, it is a popular cold dish in restaurants. It pairs well with rice and drinks.
Tips:
1.Soak the blackened chili peppers in cool water for 20 minutes, then rub off the black skin to expose the green flesh inside.
2.Tear the deseeded and destemmed chili peppers into strips by hand.
3.For making fire-roasted chili pepper with preserved egg salad, it is advisable to prepare all the ingredients in advance and keep them together to prevent any oversight during the cooking process.