According to those who have eaten chili leaves, this type of leaf is slightly sweet, slightly bitter, with a strong fragrance of spiciness but not actually spicy. Many people use chili leaves to cook soup with shrimp, meat, helping to nourish the body, in addition, this dish is also good for diabetes patients. Soup made from chili leaves has a mild spicy taste and a slight bitterness.
Stir-fried pork belly with chili leaves
Ingredients
– Chili leaves
– Pork belly
– Salt
– Cooking oil
– Ginger, chili
– Oyster sauce, soy sauce
Instructions
– Fresh chili leaves are washed and then soaked in saltwater. You can sterilize them to ensure that the leaves are free from bacteria.
– Put the clean chili leaves into a pot of cold water, sprinkle a little salt, boil for 10 seconds, then remove and rinse with water to eliminate any fishy smell in the leaves.
– Add a little oil to a non-stick pan, add the pork belly and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until the edges are charred, then add the onion, ginger, and chili. Add a little oyster sauce and soy sauce and continue stir-frying.
Note that the pork belly does not need marinating in advance. The excess fat released from the meat can be used to stir-fry vegetables, making the dish even more flavorful.
– Then add the drained chili leaves, flip on high heat for 5 seconds. Do not stir-fry for too long, as the vegetables will become mushy and affect the taste.
Other ways to cook chili leaves
To make soup, choose young chili leaves (not too old or too young), wash them thoroughly, crush them slightly to soften, then drain. Stir-fry garlic with oil until fragrant, add beef or shrimp and stir-fry until cooked, then add a handful of chili leaves and stir-fry together. Add enough water to make soup. Wait for the soup to boil, then season to taste.
Chili leaf soup is very delicious, with a distinct aroma of chili but only a mild spiciness. Those who are familiar with it will find it even more delicious, as chewing the chili leaves gives a crunchy and sweet taste.
In addition to cooking soup and stir-frying meat, stir-fried chili leaves with garlic is also a simple, quick, and easy-to-make dish. Peel and crush the garlic, then sauté it in hot oil until fragrant. Wash the chili leaves, crush them slightly, and add them to the pan. For those who love chili, you can even add finely chopped fresh chili to enhance the flavor. The strong and spicy smell of chili can make you feel warm as soon as the dish is finished.
Or you can stir-fry chili leaves with chicken liver for a delicious and unique dish to change up your family’s meal.
Chili leaves are good for health, help support the treatment of diabetes, are good for the cardiovascular system, digestive system, and for the eyes.
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