Salt and Pepper Green Peppers
A classic Chinese home-style dish where whole green peppers are blistered until charred and tender, then tossed with garlic, scallions, and a savory soy-salt sauce. The peppers become sweet and smoky, with a satisfying soft texture.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 4 whole green bell peppers
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 whole scallions
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Wash the 4 green peppers and pat dry. Leave them whole; do not cut or seed them.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the whole peppers and cook, turning occasionally, until the skins are blistered and charred in spots, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 sliced scallions. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp sugar, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Stir to coat the peppers evenly.
- 5
Add 2 tbsp water to the skillet, cover, and steam for 2-3 minutes until the peppers are tender but still hold their shape.
- 6
Uncover and cook off excess liquid, about 1 minute. Serve hot with the sauce spooned over the peppers.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
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