Century Eggs, the Myths and Recipe (Pi Dan, 皮蛋)

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  • Prep Time

    4 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    191 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Century Eggs, the Myths and Recipe (Pi Dan, 皮蛋)

A classic Chinese salad combining century eggs, tofu and roasted pepper. The flavourful dressing can also be used in other dishes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 sweet pointed pepper see note 1
  • 3 century eggs
  • 100 g silken tofu see note 2
  • 1 stalk scallions, finely chopped

For the sauce

  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tablespoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper see note 3
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • tablespoon light soy sauce
  • tablespoon black rice vinegar
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Instructions

  1. Roast pepper in an empty pan/wok (Do not use non-stick cookware) over high heat. Flip from time to time until the skin wrinkles and charred spots appear (see note 4 for alternative methods). Scrape off the skin with a spoon. Slice the flesh of the pepper into thin strips.
  2. Peel century eggs then rinse briefly under running water. Cut into wedges. Place on a serving plate.
  3. Slice silken tofu into chunks then add to the plate. Top it with the pepper and scallions.
  4. Put ginger, garlic, chili flakes, Sichuan pepper in a bowl. Heat up oil then pour it over the spices. Add light soy sauce and black rice vinegar. Mix well.
  5. Pour the sauce over the egg, tofu and pepper. Serve as a salad for a multi-course meal with plain steamed rice.

Notes

  • I use sweet pointed red peppers for this recipe. You may choose other types if you wish.
  • Silken tofu (Juan Dou Fu/绢豆腐) has a high water content thus it's very fragile. Handle gently.
  • You may use shop-bought Sichuan pepper powder. However, if time permits, I recommend that you make freshly ground Sichuan pepper which tastes much better.
  • You may also roast the pepper over a burner or in the oven.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 191kcal (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 191kcal 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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