Stir-fried Chinese Sausage with Zhangshugang Peppers and Black Bean Sauce

Cooking StepsHow to cook Stir-fried Chinese Sausage with Zhangshugang Peppers and Black Bean Sauce step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1 Detail

   Prepare the Zhangshugang chili peppers and Cantonese-style Chinese sausage.

2. 
   Step 2 Detail

   Have all the ingredients prepped and ready to go.

3. 
   Step 3 Detail

   Wash the Zhangshugang peppers and flatten them with the flat side of a knife. Slice the Chinese sausage diagonally into thin rounds. Mince the garlic and cut the garlic scapes into segments. Heat a wok with a little oil over low heat, add the sausage and pan-fry slowly until the fat renders out. Remove the sausage and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the wok. Add the peppers and stir-fry, pressing them down occasionally.

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   Step 4 Detail

   Cook until the pepper skins are slightly blistered and charred. Season with 1 tsp salt and toss evenly. Add the minced garlic and fermented black beans, stir-frying until fragrant.

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   Step 5 Detail

   Return the sausage to the wok, drizzle in 1 tbsp light soy sauce, and stir-fry vigorously over high heat to coat everything evenly. Add the garlic scapes and toss over high heat for 1-2 minutes until just cooked. Serve immediately.

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   Step 6 Detail

   Done cooking.

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   Step 7 Detail

   Transfer to a serving plate.

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   Step 8 Detail

   Plate and serve.

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   Step 9 Detail

   Irresistibly aromatic!

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    Step 10 Detail

    Absolutely delicious — pairs perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice!