Golden Pan Fried Green Peppers and Egg
If you’re searching for a dish that is incredibly fast, packed with a surprising amount of flavor, and uses just a handful of simple ingredients, you have come to the right place. This recipe transforms humble green peppers and eggs into a savory, slightly spicy, and utterly addictive dish in under 20 minutes. It’s not quite an omelet and not quite a scramble; it’s a unique, rustic pan-fried cake that gets broken into delicious, bite-sized pieces. The process is wonderfully simple, relying on a pan-frying technique that creates a beautiful golden-brown crust while keeping the inside tender. The gentle heat of the peppers combined with warm, aromatic spices makes this a perfect meal for a quick lunch, a satisfying breakfast, or a fantastic side dish for dinner. Its ease of preparation makes it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights, proving that you don’t need a lot of time to create something truly special. Here’s what you’ll need to get started. I’ve estimated the quantities for a generous single serving, which you can easily double or triple. The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility, so feel free to adjust to your taste. Ingredients: Long Green Peppers: 5 to 6, about 1 cup when sliced Large Egg: 1 All-Purpose Flour: 3 to 4 tablespoons Salt: ½ teaspoon, or to taste Thirteen-Spice Powder: ¼ teaspoon Vegetable or Canola Oil: 2 tablespoons, for frying Notes on Ingredients: Peppers: The original recipe uses “line peppers” (线椒), which are long, thin, and moderately spicy. An excellent and widely available substitute would be Anaheim peppers for a very mild heat, or Serrano peppers if you prefer a spicier kick. Jalapeños also work well, just be sure to adjust the quantity based on your spice tolerance. Thirteen-Spice Powder (十三香): This is a wonderfully fragrant and complex Chinese…
