Put that summer corn to good use! This Chinese Fried Corn recipe is the ultimate way to enjoy fresh kernels. The sweetness of the corn balanced with salty seasoning and crisp bell peppers makes this a side dish you'll crave all year round. So easy and so delicious!
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If you are in the United States, you may be surprised to learn that there are ways to make fried corn without bacon or bacon grease!
I came across this Chinese Fried Corn With Bell Peppers dish while researching Sichuan side dish recipes. Sichuan is a province in China known for its spicy and bold flavors with liberal use of chilies and the famed Sichuan peppercorns.
What startled me was that the description of this dish on TasteAtlas.com, known as "Qing jiao yu mi" (Corn with peppers), didn't contain either chilies or Sichuan peppercorns!
I was completely intrigued so I worked up an easy recipe for this simple side dish and was BLOWN AWAY by how easy and amazing this Chinese side dish is! And you will be blown away too!
Why You Will LOVE This Delicious Side Dish Recipe!
You are going to LOVE LOVE this fried corn recipe because:
- It's absolutely delicious with so much flavor! The sweetness of the corn is perfectly balanced with use of plenty of salt in this stir fry. You'll love the sweet and salty mix of tastes!
- You only need 4 ingredients to create this tasty side dish
- It's super easy to make and also quick! This simple recipe is ready in less than 15 minutes.
- You'll experience a new way of enjoying fried corn, with no bacon drippings in sight! Of course fried corn with bacon is a southern favorite and I love it, but it's fun to try this different way of preparing corn.
- If you are vegetarian, you can add this to your table!
Now allow me to show you what you'll need to make this Chinese corn recipe!
🥘 Ingredients
So here are the simple ingredients that you will need to make this easy side dish:
- Fresh sweet corn - you can use canned or frozen, however fresh corn kernals are the absolute BEST and the taste can't be beat!
- Bell peppers - I've used a red bell pepper here, but you can use a green bell pepper, or for the most fun with this recipe use both green and red bell peppers!
- Salt - plenty of salt truly elevates this dish to something very special
- Vegetable oil
Four ingredients are all you need to make this delicious corn recipe, full of amazing flavor, from the Sichuan province of China!
🍽 Equipment
I highly recommend using a wok, however you can use a large frying pan or cast iron skillet if you don't have a wok.
🔪 Instructions
Begin by husking your fresh ears of corn. Remove the leaves and the silk from each ear of corn. Then place your corn on a cutting board and remove the kernels using a sharp knife.
Heat the vegetable oil on a high heat in your wok or skillet.
Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the diced bell peppers and corn.
Stir to combine, then add the salt.
Continue to stir fry for around 2-3 minutes or so until the vegetables are crisp tender.
How easy was that! Enjoy immediately nice and hot with your favorite main dishes!
Suggestions For Serving
Honestly, I could be very happy just eating this Chinese fried corn with bell peppers dish with some rice. However, it is an outstanding and perfect side dish to accompany your favorite main dish!
Why not try this as the perfect accompaniment to enjoy with some Sichuan favorites like Sichuan Eggplant With Minced Pork, or Dan Dan Noodles?
💭 Top tip
Make this anytime of year, but when you make this during corn season with fresh summer corn it's out of this world!
FAQ
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator. This is best enjoyed within 3-4 days.
The Chinese name for this dish is Qing jiao yu mi, or Corn with green peppers, 青椒玉米. (Source: TasteAtlas.com)
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Best Chinese Fried Corn With Bell Peppers Recipe
Equipment
- wok can also use a large cast iron skillet, but a wok is preferred
Ingredients
- 2 each ears of corn husked and the kernels removed
- 1 red bell pepper diced and ideally cut to approximately the same size as the corn kernels (Select a large sized red bell pepper); can sub a large green bell pepper, or use half a green bell pepper, and half a red bell pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1.5 ts salt this may seem like a lot of salt, but the salt really makes this dish. If however you think this is too much, by all means adjust down.
Instructions
- Begin by husking your fresh ears of corn. Remove the leaves and the silk from each ear of corn. Then place your corn on a cutting board and remove the kernels using a sharp knife.
- Heat the vegetable oil on a high heat in your wok or skillet.
- Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the diced bell peppers and corn. Stir to combine, then add the salt. Continue to stir fry for around 2-3 minutes or so until the vegetables are crisp tender.
- How easy was that! Enjoy immediately nice and hot with your favorite main dishes!
Grace
Fresh and easy! Can't believe this is a Sichuan dish as it isn't spicy and has no Sichuan peppercorn. This makes use of delish summer corn when it's at its peak great dish great recipe!