Pickling red peppers is a common practice to enhance the texture and flavor of the peppers, making them more crisp and tasty. Here's an easy yet delicious way to marinate red peppers to make your peppers both spicy and crispy.
Fresh red pepper (spiciness to personal taste) salt. Sugar.
Light soy sauce (soy sauce).
White vinegar. Garlic (optional).
Sliced ginger (optional).
Choose fresh, brightly colored red peppers and choose moderately spicy ones according to your personal taste. Wash the peppers and drain the water.
Cut the peppers into 1-2 cm pieces or thin slices, which can be adjusted according to personal taste preferences. If you prefer a more even spicy taste, you can cut the peppers into thin slices.
In a container, add salt, sugar, light soy sauce (soy sauce), and white vinegar to your taste and the number of chili peppers. Stir well to dissolve the salt and sugar thoroughly.
If you like the aroma of garlic and ginger, you can slice it in moderation and add it to the marinade. Garlic and ginger not only add aroma but also help to enhance freshness.
Arrange the sliced peppers evenly in the marinade, making sure that each slice is covered with the marinade. Stir well so that the peppers are well coated with the marinade.
Place the pickled peppers in a clean, water-free airtight container. The container can be placed in a cool, ventilated place for marinating. It is recommended to marinate for 2-3 days, too long will cause the peppers to be too soft.
During the marinating period, you can try the texture of the peppers at the right time. If the desired level of spiciness, crispiness and crispiness are achieved, the marinade can be stopped.
Pickled chili peppers can be stored in the refrigerator to increase their shelf life. Although the peppers are pickled, be careful not to use a soggy spoon to prevent moisture from affecting the taste of the peppers.
The proportion of marinades can be adjusted according to personal taste, and the amount of salt, sugar, light soy sauce and white vinegar can be increased or decreased.
If you like a more sour taste, you can increase the amount of white vinegar appropriately.
The thickness of the pepper slices is also a factor in the taste, and you can choose thin slices or slightly thicker segments depending on your personal preference.
With this simple pickling method, you can easily make a spicy and delicious pickled red pepper at home, which is suitable as a condiment or meal.