Found local jalapenos yesterday at Love Apple Farm, which set off an almost overwhelming longing for the spicy green peppers in black beans at the restaurant that used to be called Grand Sichuan in Chelsea (it's now Chelsea Chinese). They claim it was a favorite of Mao Tse Tung; I always loved it. So I thought I'd try to make myself a version. The first bite was so hot I thought my heart might stop - but I kept eating. All day I kept going back for more. At midnight, just before going to bed, I had another bowl. Then, this morning, I took what was left (the refrigerator had tamed the heat a bit), tossed it into a pan with an egg, and finished it off. If you have any sense at all, you'll remove the seeds before making this dish, which might civilize it a bit. I should note that this is a work in progress; I'm sure I can improve the recipe considerably over time. I'm looking forward to the experiments, but be warned - you really have to appreciate heat to have any interest in this dish.
Crazy Stupid Hot
Crazy Stupid Hot
Crazy Stupid Hot
Found local jalapenos yesterday at Love Apple Farm, which set off an almost overwhelming longing for the spicy green peppers in black beans at the restaurant that used to be called Grand Sichuan in Chelsea (it's now Chelsea Chinese). They claim it was a favorite of Mao Tse Tung; I always loved it. So I thought I'd try to make myself a version. The first bite was so hot I thought my heart might stop - but I kept eating. All day I kept going back for more. At midnight, just before going to bed, I had another bowl. Then, this morning, I took what was left (the refrigerator had tamed the heat a bit), tossed it into a pan with an egg, and finished it off. If you have any sense at all, you'll remove the seeds before making this dish, which might civilize it a bit. I should note that this is a work in progress; I'm sure I can improve the recipe considerably over time. I'm looking forward to the experiments, but be warned - you really have to appreciate heat to have any interest in this dish.