Q: Can I use a different type of meat for this recipe? A: Yes, you can substitute the pork with other meats like chicken or beef, though the flavor profile may change slightly.
Q: Is there a vegetarian alternative for the stuffing? A: Absolutely, you can use mashed tofu or a mix of vegetables like mushrooms and carrots as a vegetarian stuffing option.
Q: How do I know when the stuffed chili peppers are perfectly cooked? A: The peppers are done when their skin appears slightly wrinkled, and the meat stuffing is thoroughly cooked.
Stuffed Chili Peppers
Notes
Ingredients:
- Chili Peppers: 5
- Lean Pork: 300g
- Oyster Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken Broth Concentrate: 1 tablespoon
- Cooking Wine: 1 tablespoon
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- White Pepper: to taste
- Sauce for Cooking: 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce, ½ tablespoon Sugar, 1 tablespoon Cornstarch, ½ cup Water, 1 tablespoon Chicken Broth Concentrate
- Mince the pork and mix with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon each of oyster sauce, chicken broth concentrate, cornstarch, cooking wine, and white pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Hollow out the chili peppers and stuff them with the seasoned pork mixture.
- Prepare all stuffed peppers.
- Heat a pan with oil and pan-fry the stuffed peppers.
- Fry until the surface of the peppers wrinkles.
- Add the sauce mixture to the pan: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ½ tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ½ cup water, and 1 tablespoon chicken broth concentrate. Mix well.
- Cook on high heat for 10 minutes, and then the dish is ready to serve.
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 kcal per serving.
- Protein: Rich in proteins from pork.
- Vitamins: Chili peppers are a good source of Vitamin C.
- Dietary Fiber: Moderate amount from the peppers.
