Mildly spicy, savory and umami, with a rich numbing fragrance from Sichuan pepper — a simple and appetizing side dish.
Ingredients：Green peppers (long hot peppers)、Wheat gluten (mian jin)、Corn oil、Ginger and garlic、Dried red chilies、Sichuan peppercorns (má jiāo)、Salt、Light soy sauce
Steps for stir-fried gluten with green peppers：
1、Rinse the wheat gluten briefly, then cut it in half lengthwise.
2、Slice the green peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds if desired, and cut into diamond-shaped pieces.
3、Heat an appropriate amount of oil in a wok or pan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried red chilies, and stir-fry until fragrant.
4、Add the green peppers and gluten, and toss briefly.
5、Pour in half a ladle of boiling water and let it cook for a short moment.
6、Season with salt and light soy sauce to taste. Stir-fry until well combined and flavorful, then turn off the heat and transfer to a serving plate.