Hunan Dry-Fried Chili with Garlic (Hu Nan Xiao Chao Qing Jiao)
Hunan Province
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Origin
Hunan Province
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Description
Xiao chao qing jiao (小炒青椒) — dry-fried green chili peppers — is the quintessential Hunan preparation of chili as a primary ingredient rather than a seasoning. Long green chilies are dry-fried in a wok without oil until blistered, then pushed aside while garlic and preserved vegetables are fried in oil, before being combined. The technique creates a smoky, intensely flavoured dish where chili is respected as the star.
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The Thread
—Mexican chiles toreados — charred jalapeños
—Spanish pimientos de padron — blistered small peppers
—Turkish biber kizartma — fried peppers
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Flavour Context
Smoky, blistered chili character; moderate heat; garlic aromatic; the distinct flavour comes from the dry-fry transformation of the chili
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