Pickled Fresh Chili

Date: 2026-09-09 12:30:00

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Quick and easy savory Chinese summer-pickled fresh chili is a popular side dish. It can be served with steamed rice, noodles, bread, or steamed buns, or topped with summer salads.

Full recipe: https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/pickled-fresh-chili/

——Ingredients——
500 g fresh chili pepper- your favorite type younger and tender ones
4 cloves garlic minced
1 thumb ginger minced
1 tbsp. douchi optional
***Infused oil***
⅔ cup oil
3 green onions
4 garlic cloves cut into halves
1 star anise
3 shallots cut into small pieces
1 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorn
1 tbsp. light soy sauce
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
½ tbsp. black vinegar

What to Serve
There are lots of ways to enjoy this pickled chili pepper. You can use it as a side dish for all your meals in summer. Or match it with steamed buns, noodles, or porridge.