hunanese chopped salted chiles

7 Pinches
Updated on Aug 27, 2014

From Fushia Dunlop's book "Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook: Recipes From Hunan Province". Use in stir fries and steamed dishes, or as relish with noodles. You need to "brew" for two weeks before using.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method Canning/Preserving
yield 20 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh red chiles
  • 1/4 cup salt, divided

How To Make hunanese chopped salted chiles

  • Step 1
    Wear rubber gloves. Wash and dry chiles.
  • Step 2
    Cut off stems and bottoms, discard. Chop rest with seeds. Place in bowl.
  • Step 3
    Add 3 3/4 tablespoons of salt to chiles, mix thoroughly.
  • Step 4
    Place in glass jar and cover with remaking salt. Seal with tight fitting lid.
  • Step 5
    Leave in cool place for a couple of weeks before using, then store in refrigerator once opened. Will keep for months.

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Category: Other Sauces
Keyword: #chinese
Keyword: #seasoning
Keyword: #Hunan
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: Chinese

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