Don’t just think of Pepsi as a drink. It’s a versatile ingredient that can take your cooking to the next level. With a worldwide popularity that sees one in four carbonated soft drinks sold being a Pepsi product, it’s easy to get your hands on a can and start experimenting in the kitchen. Here are five delicious dishes you can create using Pepsi that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends.
1 Pepsi Chicken
Ingredients
- 500g of chicken wings or thighs (your choice)
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 knob of ginger
- 1 spring onion
- 1 can of Pepsi
- Seasonings: soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and pepper.
Instructions
Pepsi Chicken Ingredients
First, clean and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Slice the ginger, garlic, and spring onion. Marinate the chicken with 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and half a teaspoon of pepper for about an hour to absorb the flavors.
Next, fry the garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add the chicken pieces and fry until golden brown on both sides. Pour in the can of Pepsi and half a teaspoon of pepper, and simmer over medium heat. When the sauce thickens, toss the chicken to coat and sprinkle with spring onion. It’s ready to serve!
Final Product
2 Pepsi Pork Knuckle Stew
Ingredients
- 1kg of pork knuckle
- 1 can of Pepsi
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of cooking wine
- 1 piece of ginger
- 1 onion
- Seasonings: salt, soy sauce, oil, and pepper.
Instructions
Start by burning off any remaining hair on the pork knuckle and cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the ginger, and peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Blanch the pork knuckle in a saltwater solution with a few slices of ginger. Remove, rinse, and set aside to dry.
Next, fry the garlic and onion until fragrant. In a separate pan, heat up some oil and add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Cook until the sugar turns a caramel color, then add the pork knuckle and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
Pour in the can of Pepsi, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, a dash of soy sauce, and the fried garlic and onion. Add just enough water to cover the meat. Finally, simmer until the pork is tender and has absorbed the Pepsi color.
Final Product
3 Frog Legs in Pepsi Sauce
Ingredients
- 500g of frog legs (prepared)
- 100ml of Pepsi
- Garlic, ginger, chili, and spring onion (to taste)
- Seasonings: oyster sauce, salt, and pepper.
Instructions
Cut the frog legs into bite-sized pieces and marinate them with a tablespoon of oyster sauce and a pinch of seasoning for at least 30 minutes. Fry the garlic until fragrant, then add the frog legs and stir-fry.
Add a few slices of ginger, the chili, and a pinch of satay. Continue stir-frying until the frog legs are almost cooked, then pour in the Pepsi. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns a caramel color, coating the frog legs. Sprinkle with spring onion and serve.
Final Product
4 Braised Mackerel in Pepsi Sauce
Ingredients
- 1kg of fresh mackerel
- 2 tablespoons of pureed red chili
- 1 teaspoon of pureed garlic
- 300ml of Pepsi
- Seasonings: salt, fish sauce, sugar, seasoning powder, and pork fat (or oil)
Instructions
Clean and trim the mackerel, then soak it in saltwater for 10 minutes. Heat up some pork fat in a pan and fry the garlic and chili puree. Add 3 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon each of sugar and seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 300ml of Pepsi. Stir well and remove from heat.
Allow the Pepsi sauce to cool, then add the mackerel and let it marinate for 20 minutes. Place the fish in a pot and simmer over low heat until cooked and the sauce has thickened.
Final Product
5 Quail Eggs Braised in Pepsi
Ingredients
- 30 quail eggs
- 500ml of Pepsi
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 bay leaves
- 5g of star anise
- Roasted sesame seeds (to taste)
- Ice water
- Seasonings: soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
Instructions
Clean the quail eggs and boil for about 5 minutes before plunging them into ice water to make peeling easier. After peeling, make some shallow cuts on the eggs to allow better absorption of flavors.
Place the eggs in a pot with 500ml of Pepsi, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, half a teaspoon of salt, a pinch of pepper, 5g of cinnamon, 3 bay leaves, and the star anise. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Final Product
There you have it—five mouthwatering dishes that showcase the versatility of Pepsi in the kitchen. Impress your family and friends with these unique and tasty creations. Don’t forget to save these recipes and give them a try!
