Description
These Chinese stuffed peppers are a Cantonese-style dim sum dish made with sweet peppers filled with juicy pork and shrimp paste, then pan-fried until crispy and flavorful. Perfect as an appetizer or a main dish.
Ingredients
- 6 small sweet peppers (such as shishito or mini bell peppers)
- 8 oz (225 g) ground pork
- 2 oz (55 g) raw shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons oil (for pan-frying)
- 1/4 cup water (for steaming during pan-fry)
- Optional: chopped green onions or chili for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the peppers. Cut them in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, sesame oil, garlic, and cornstarch. Mix well until sticky and fully combined.
- Stuff each pepper half generously with the meat mixture. Use a spoon to press the filling in firmly and smooth the surface.
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place stuffed peppers meat-side down in the skillet. Fry for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Flip the peppers, add 1/4 cup water to the pan, and cover. Let steam for 5-6 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through.
- Remove the lid and cook for another minute to evaporate remaining water and crisp the bottoms.
- Garnish with green onions or chili if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken for pork for a lighter version.
- Use a food processor to quickly blend the pork and shrimp for smoother texture.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Sweet mini bell peppers or shishito peppers work best for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
