Tiger Skin Peppers – 虎皮尖椒 – Sybaritica

Tiger Skin Peppers, or 虎皮尖椒, are seared to blister and mark the flesh, and then finished in a sauce of Vinegar, Soy Sauce and Sugar.

Servings: 1 Appetizer Dish

• 3 Large Green Chillies;
• 1 Tbsp. Garlic finely chopped;
• 3 Tbsp. Chinese Black Vinegar;
• 3 Tbsp. Soy Sauce;
• 1 – 2 Tbsp. Sugar;

• Blend together the Soy Sauce, Vinegar, Sugar, and Garlic, and allow this to sit for twenty minutes to blend the flavor.
• Brush the Chillies with oil.
• Heat a little more oil in a pan over high heat until smoking.
• Add the Chillies to the pan and cook on all sides until the skin begins to blister and char in patches.
• Add a quarter cup of water to the pan and cook the chillies until softened by the steam. Add more water, if necessary, and continue until the desired softness is reached.
• Add the sauce mix to the pan and cook until somewhat thickened.
• Plate and serve while hot.