Scrambled Eggs and Green Chilies
Qingjiao Chao Jidan (青椒炒鸡蛋) Spicy, healthy, and delicious – these scrambled eggs combine perfectly with fragrant heat of green chilies and the unrivaled combination of scallion, ginger, and garlic. Traditionally, Scrambled Eggs and Green Chilies can be quite spicy, so definitely have some bowls of rice at the ready. Rice will really help to offset some of the excess heat. Nevertheless, prepare for the spiciness and embrace it. The type of Green Chili typically used for this dish is called Er Jing Tiao (二荆条) which is a long, spicy chili pepper with a similar flavor to cayenne peppers. In fact, if unable to find Er Jing Tiao, cayenne pepper would be a reasonable substitute. You can also utilize other types of green chilies to play around with the flavors. However, the chili pepper should be medium spicy with a somewhat low water content. Green Bell Peppers have a higher water content and won’t stir-fry the same. Ideally, when cooking the Green Chilies, you’ll want to draw out the...
