Smashed Green Peppers with Century Egg

Smashed Green Peppers with Century Egg

Ingredients

• 6-8 green chili peppers
• 6-8 garlic
• 2 light soy sauce
• 1/4 salt
• 1 aromatic vinegar
• 1 oyster sauce
• 1/2 sugar
• 1/2 sesame oil

Instructions

1. Wash the green chili peppers and remove the stems. Pat dry with paper towels. Heat a dry skillet over medium-low heat (no oil) and char the peppers until the skins blister and blacken. You can also use a charcoal grill or oven. Transfer the charred peppers to a bowl, cover, and let steam for 2 minutes — this makes peeling off the burnt skin much easier.
2. Peel the garlic and mince. Shell the century eggs and cut into small chunks (or halve them) — avoid chopping too fine so they keep a good texture. Peel the charred skin off the peppers and tear them into small strips by hand.
3. Place the torn peppers and minced garlic into a mortar. Add a pinch of salt. Pound vigorously with the pestle until the peppers break down into a soft, well-mashed paste, releasing their spicy aroma.
4. To the mashed pepper mixture, add: 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp aromatic vinegar, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, a pinch of sugar, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Stir everything together thoroughly. Taste and adjust the salt to your liking.
5. Transfer the finished smashed pepper and century egg to a serving bowl. Garnish with a sprinkle of minced garlic. Serve with steamed rice — spicy, savory, and incredibly appetizing! Tip: For extra heat, leave the pepper seeds in or add some bird's eye chilies.