Steamed Stuffed Bell Peppers (Zhēng Bǎo Jīngjiāo)
Zhēng Bǎo Jīngjiāo, or Steamed Stuffed Bell Peppers, is a classic Tianjin Cuisine dish that features a flavorful filling encased in a tender bell pepper. This dish is a perfect combination of savory and healthy, making it a popular choice for family meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced tofu
- 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/4 cup diced carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the steamer.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix together the cooked rice, tofu, mushrooms, carrots, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the filling mixture.
- Place the stuffed bell peppers in the steamer and steam for 20-25 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from the steamer and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Steamer Cutting board Knife Bowl
Tools
Vegetable steamer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Zhēng Bǎo Jīngjiāo with a side of steamed vegetables and a bowl of hot soup for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add minced meat or shrimp to the filling mixture for a non-vegetarian option.
Cost
$10