Tasty red bell pepper Recipes to Cook Tonight

Try something new with red bell pepper — easy recipes with ingredients you already have at home.

Recipes with red bell pepper

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hot and sour appetizer radish

The coral-pink radish slices are translucent and juicy, their juices shimmering and clear. The initial crispness is refreshing, followed by a burst of sour and spicy flavors, mingled with the aroma of garlic. The subtle spiciness is tempered by a sweet aftertaste, making the food even more appetizing with every chew. Enjoy it with porridge for breakfast, instantly refreshing the light dish; with rice for lunch, it dispels the greasy, everyday air; as a dinner snack, it awakens tired taste buds; and as an appetizer at banquets, its vibrant presentation and crisp texture instantly capture the eye. It's a flavorful surprise that complements every meal, season after season.

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Stir-fried pork belly with pickled chili peppers

This stir-fried pork belly with pickled chili peppers looks incredibly appetizing! The golden, crispy pork belly is coated in fragrant, orange-red pickled chili peppers, and topped with vibrant green garlic sprouts and red and green peppers. The bright and festive colors are incredibly appealing. The rich, fatty pork belly and the tangy, spicy pickled chili peppers blend perfectly. One bite is fragrant but not greasy, spicy yet slightly sweet—it's so delicious you won't be able to stop eating! Plus, with both meat and vegetables, the nutritional balance is just right, making it a perfect dish to eat with rice.

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Super crispy snow peas and sausage stir-fry

With the Lunar New Year approaching, my older sister gave me some homemade sausages. The pork is from her own farm, pure meat with a 3:7 fat-to-lean ratio, and has a salty and savory taste. After washing them, they are simply steamed or steamed with rice, which is super delicious. Of course, you can also stir-fry them with snow peas like in this recipe, which is very crisp and delicious!

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Stir-fried squid with green and red bell peppers

Fried squid with green and red peppers comes with both rice and wine 😋

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Rice with Broth, Steamed Hunan-Style Salted Fish and Pork Belly

This Hunan-style steamed preserved fish with pork belly is a staple on Hunanese tables; Hunanese people love this! The preserved fish is incredibly fragrant, and the oil from the pork belly seeps into the fish, every strand soaking up the sauce. The umami of the fermented black beans and the subtle spiciness of the chili peppers intertwine, creating a refreshing and delicious flavor that tantalizes the taste buds. The broth at the bottom is the soul of the dish; mixed with rice, it's savory, rich, and slightly spicy—I could easily down three bowls! The recipe is also incredibly simple and quick, ready in just a few steps. It's a perfect home-style dish to enjoy with rice, and this spicy and flavorful dish is indispensable on any Hunanese dinner table!

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Spicy dry pot pork belly fried cauliflower (so delicious you'll want to lick the pot)

The pork belly is so fragrant that I spin in circles. The cauliflower absorbs the gravy and spicy dry pot sauce, becoming crispy and addictive. I take a bite of the vegetable and a bite of rice. I unilaterally declare that I have "temporarily broken up" with the weight loss agreement. Only when I am full can I have the strength to fight the world!

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Home-style pan-fried fish fillets

Pan-fried Scaled Fish Fillets with Stir-fried Vegetables. Selected scaled fish fillets are slowly pan-fried until golden brown on both sides to lock in freshness, then stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and chives for a rich and complex flavor.

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Stir-fried beef with winter bamboo shoots

Tender slices of beef, coated in a rich, savory sauce, are stir-fried with crisp bamboo shoots over high heat, creating a wonderful flavor combination. The sweetness of the bamboo shoots balances the richness of the beef, while shredded red peppers add a touch of spiciness. The golden sauce coats every ingredient, resulting in tender, juicy beef and crisp, sweet bamboo shoots – a truly unforgettable and delicious home-style dish.

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Stir-fried green peppers with preserved eggs

The fresh spiciness of green peppers blends perfectly with the unique flavor of preserved eggs, creating an enticing color. One bite offers a savory, slightly spicy, and multi-layered taste experience. There are still people who haven't tried stir-fried green peppers with preserved eggs; you absolutely must try it! It's so delicious you won't be able to stop eating it, and it's perfect with rice.

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Nanchang Mixed Rice Noodles

The moment this bowl of Nanchang mixed rice noodles is served, the aroma fills your nostrils. Each strand of rice noodle is coated in a glistening sauce, springy and chewy, with the rich flavor of the blended sesame oil and the spiciness of the chili oil. The crispness of the dried radish, the caramelized aroma of the peanuts, and the freshness of the cilantro unfold in layers in your mouth, becoming more fragrant with each chew. Its status as a national delicacy stems from the meticulous care put into this bowl of noodles: the blended oil is the essence of vegetables and spices simmered for 15 minutes; the blended soy sauce is a savory-sweet flavor achieved by simmering rock sugar and spices; and it's paired with readily available chili oil—every seasoning is carefully blended. This seemingly simple bowl of mixed noodles embodies an ultimate pursuit of the essence of everyday life; one bite and you'll understand why it's so popular across the country.