Stir-fried Century Eggs with Chili Peppers

Stir-fried Century Eggs with Chili Peppers

　　Stir-fried Century Eggs with Chili Peppers

　　Ingredients:

　　4 century eggs, 2 chili peppers, 1 green onion, ½ tablespoon minced garlic, and an appropriate amount of starch.

　　Seasonings:

　　1 tablespoon spicy bean paste, ½ tablespoon soy sauce, ¼ cup water, and ½ teaspoon sugar

　　Method:

　　1. Peel the century eggs, cut them into 4 equal sections using a thread, coat each piece with a layer of dry starch, then deep-fry in a bowl of oil until the outer skin is crispy, and remove.

　　2. Cut the green onion diagonally into small sections, remove seeds from the chili peppers and slice them diagonally; stir-fry the minced garlic, green onion, and chili peppers in 2 tablespoons of oil, then add all the seasonings and the century eggs and stir-fry together.

　　3. Stir well and cook until the sauce has reduced, then serve.

　　Tips and Notes:

　　1. Cutting century eggs with a knife can cause them to stick; it’s better to slice them using a thread. Use a piece of sewing thread, bite one end, hold the other end straight with your hand, and slice the egg while holding it.

　　2. Coating the century eggs lightly with starch, frying them, and then stir-frying helps achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, and also prevents them from sticking or burning during cooking.