How to Make Delicious Stuffed Green Peppers: A Step-by-Step Guide

Q: Can I use beef instead of pork for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can substitute beef for pork, though the flavor will be slightly different.

Q: Is there a vegetarian alternative for the filling?
A: Absolutely! You can use a mixture of chopped vegetables and tofu as a vegetarian alternative.

Q: How do I know when the stuffed green peppers are fully cooked?
A: The peppers should be tender, and the meat filling should be thoroughly cooked with no pink remaining.

Stuffed Green Peppers (青椒酿肉)

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Notes

Ingredients:

• Pork filling: 500g
• Green peppers: 9
• Egg: 1
• Five-spice powder (for filling): To taste
• Light soy sauce (for filling): To taste
• Oyster sauce (for filling): To taste
• Light soy sauce (for sauce): 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce (for sauce): 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch (for sauce): 1 tablespoon
• Water (for sauce): 1/2 bowl
• Salt: To taste

Instructions:

1. Clean the green peppers, remove stems and seeds, and set aside.
2. In the pork filling, add one egg, green onions, light soy sauce, five-spice powder, and mix well in one direction.
3. Stuff the prepared pork filling into the green peppers using chopsticks.
4. Seal the open end with cornstarch.
5. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan and pan-fry the stuffed green peppers.
6. Remove the fried green peppers and set aside.
7. In a pot, add half a bowl of water (large bowl), salt, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Add the fried green peppers and cook. After boiling, poke a few holes in the peppers with chopsticks for better flavor absorption.
8. Cook for a while longer, then thicken the sauce with a cornstarch-water mixture.
9. The dish is now ready to serve.

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Nutrition:

• Calories: Moderate
• Protein: High
• Fat: Moderate (varies with oil used for frying)
• Carbohydrates: Low
• Dietary Fiber: High (from green peppers)
• Sodium: Moderate (adjustable based on soy sauce and salt)