Century Eggs, the Myths and Recipe (Pi Dan, 皮蛋)
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Century Eggs, the Myths and Recipe (Pi Dan, 皮蛋)
Description
Century Eggs, or Pi Dan, are paired here with silken tofu and roasted sweet pointed peppers, creating a textured and flavorful salad. The eggs are peeled, rinsed, and cut into wedges, while the tofu is gently sliced due to its fragile nature. Roasting and peeling the sweet pointed pepper adds a smoky element to the dish.
The sauce combines minced ginger, garlic, chili flakes, and freshly ground Sichuan peppercorn heated in neutral oil, then mixed with light soy sauce and black rice vinegar, adding a tart and spicy dimension that complements the rich century eggs and smooth tofu.
This dish is served as a refreshing salad alongside plain steamed rice, offering a balance of pungency, softness, and heat that fits well into a multi-course meal.
Careful handling of the silken tofu preserves its delicate texture. Using freshly ground Sichuan peppercorn enhances the flavor of the sauce, and roasting peppers can be done on a burner, in a wok, or an oven depending on equipment availability.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet pointed pepper see note 1
- 3 century eggs
- 100 g silken tofu see note 2
- 1 talk scallions finely chopped
For the sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tablespoon chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn see note 3, ground
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1½ tablespoon soy sauce light
- 1½ tablespoon black rice vinegar
Instructions
- 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.
- Peel century eggs then rinse briefly under running water. Cut into wedges. Place on a serving plate.
- Slice silken tofu into chunks then add to the plate. Top it with the pepper and scallions.
- 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.
- Pour the sauce over the egg, tofu and pepper. Serve as a salad for a multi-course meal with plain steamed rice.
Notes
- Use sweet pointed red peppers for roasting, or substitute with another pepper of choice.
- Handle silken tofu gently due to its high water content and delicate texture.
- Freshly grind Sichuan peppercorns for better aroma if time allows, or use store-bought powder.
- Peppers can be roasted over a burner, in a wok, or in the oven as alternatives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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