It's pretty traditional dish from Si Chuan, there are some couple things missing from the version I did, but the general gist is there. When I refine my cooking I may do an updated version but this will do for now!!
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On July 12 2015 23:31 fixed_point wrote: I think I made a mistake watching this on a Sunday when my fridge is empty...
How do you make your hot chilli oil? I have trouble finding 花椒 around here.
Hmm... are you living in Germany? That might be difficult yeah... I don't remember seeing much Chinese food when I'm in Germany. I actually made this without 花椒(sichuan pepper, for those who reads inglis), but I think it'll be reasonable to think it'll taste amazing with it. The chili oil I made is actually just pure Chili flakes w/o the sichuan pepper. You can buy pre-made 花椒油 in any Chinese grocery I believe. However for 辣椒油(red chili oil) I make my own. I'll do a tutorial soon, but essentially you just heat oil about 70% to smoking point and dump them on an already oiled chili flake mixture. All in all I think this dish would taste about twice as good with some 花椒油, and totally to be expected in this dish too, I'm sure I'd add it if I have some laying around.
On July 13 2015 07:49 Kupon3ss wrote: the only actual solution is to carry a few pounds back every time you go to sichuan
I've done that so many times haha!! I get very paranoid when I go across customs because I'm afraid those drug detector dogs might mistake my spices for something more sinister ;(
On July 12 2015 23:31 fixed_point wrote: I think I made a mistake watching this on a Sunday when my fridge is empty...
How do you make your hot chilli oil? I have trouble finding 花椒 around here.
Hmm... are you living in Germany? That might be difficult yeah... I don't remember seeing much Chinese food when I'm in Germany. I actually made this without 花椒(sichuan pepper, for those who reads inglis), but I think it'll be reasonable to think it'll taste amazing with it. The chili oil I made is actually just pure Chili flakes w/o the sichuan pepper. You can buy pre-made 花椒油 in any Chinese grocery I believe. However for 辣椒油(red chili oil) I make my own. I'll do a tutorial soon, but essentially you just heat oil about 70% to smoking point and dump them on an already oiled chili flake mixture. All in all I think this dish would taste about twice as good with some 花椒油, and totally to be expected in this dish too, I'm sure I'd add it if I have some laying around.
Looking forward to that tutorial then. I'll see if I can get any of my chinese friends to bring me some peppers this summer.
If you live in the US you can get decent quality sichuan peppercorns on amazon. Only problem is it's expensive unless bought in bulk and wherever you keep them will smell amazing.
On July 16 2015 18:19 Froadac wrote: Any idea anything yo ucoudl sub for the vinegar? I could get chinese vinegar but I don't do enough chinese cooking to justify.
Considering I'm always looking for new stuff to do I may attempt to copy your recipes all the way through your videos
I think vinegar can be considered optional although it's nice to have. Just use some Italian ones as substitute, add some and taste if it's alright, stop if it's too weird.
On July 17 2015 18:18 Froadac wrote: Would this be similar to rice vinegar or?
I use 镇江香醋, which you can find in any chinese store. but... Just use your tongue to judge. If it tastes good it's good. I should have more tutorial with vinegar in mind so hopefully it's Ok to buy one
On July 17 2015 18:18 Froadac wrote: Would this be similar to rice vinegar or?
I use 镇江香醋, which you can find in any chinese store. but... Just use your tongue to judge. If it tastes good it's good. I should have more tutorial with vinegar in mind so hopefully it's Ok to buy one
Will pick up this weekend, when I'm at the asian market.