Chili & Preserved Egg Salad

Method8 steps

1. 1

   Prep the Green Peppers

   处理青椒

   Wash the green peppers, remove the stems, cut them open on the side, remove the seeds, then flatten them on the cutting board and set aside.

   青椒清洗，去除根部，侧面切开，去除内部的子后在案板压平备用。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Be sure to remove the green pepper seeds, or they will pop in the pan.一定要去除青椒子，否则会在锅里炸开
   
2. 2

   Cut the Scallion and Garlic

   切葱蒜

   Cut the scallion into 0.5 cm pieces, peel the garlic and mince it finely, then set aside.

   葱切成半厘米小段，蒜去皮切成碎末备用。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Mince the garlic a bit finer for better flavor.蒜末切得碎一点风味更佳
   
3. 3

   Prep the Preserved Eggs and Chilies

   备皮蛋与辣椒

   Peel the preserved eggs and set aside. Cut the bird's eye chilies into 5-10 mm pieces and set aside.

   皮蛋去皮备用，小米辣切成 5-10mm 的小段备用。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Wet your hands a little when peeling preserved eggs to prevent sticking.剥皮蛋时可沾点水，防止粘连
   
4. 4

   Heat the Wok and Add Oil

   热锅加油

   Heat the wok, then add 10ml - 20ml of cooking oil.

   热锅，锅内放入 10ml - 20ml 食用油。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Do not heat the oil too high to prevent splattering.油温不宜过高，防止溅油
   
5. 5

   Pan-fry the Green Peppers

   煎制青椒

   Add all the green peppers, lower the heat to maintain the wok temperature, and pan-fry until the peppers soften.

   放入全部青椒，改小火保持锅子温度，煎至青椒变软。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 You can test with chopsticks; when they slide through easily, they are done.可以用筷子试一下，插入即透即可
   
6. 6

   Transfer to a Bowl

   放入容器

   Turn off the heat and place the preserved eggs and green peppers into a small deep iron basin.

   关火，将皮蛋和青椒放入深一点的小铁盆中。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 An iron basin is more durable for smashing.选择铁盆更耐砸
   
7. 7

   Mix and Crush

   混合捣碎

   Method 1: Use a rolling pin to smash the preserved eggs and green peppers together in the basin. Method 2: Tear the green peppers into strips by hand and crush the preserved eggs with a fork.

   方法1：用擀面杖在盆中砸击皮蛋和青椒至混合；方法2：手撕青椒条并用叉子压碎皮蛋。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 If you are worried about noise disturbing your neighbors, use Method 2.如果怕砸东西吵到邻居，请使用方法2
   
8. 8

   Season and Toss

   调味搅拌

   Add the bird's eye chilies, pour in light soy sauce, aged vinegar, white sugar, sesame oil, and any other prepared ingredients, then toss evenly.

   加入小米辣，倒入生抽、陈醋、白糖、香油及其他备用食材，均匀搅拌。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Let it sit for a few minutes after seasoning to absorb the flavors.调味后静置几分钟更入味