Susanna Foo's Jalapeño Peppers With Lamb Stuffing

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb large jalapeno pepper
• 1/2 lb ground lean lamb
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 2 tablespoons water (more if needed)
• 1/2 cup minced scallion
• 1 teaspoon peeled grated gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons corn oil, for sauteeing

Recipe

• 1 remove the stem from each pepper. slice the peppers in half lengthwise on one side, cutting almost to the tip; leave the peppers joined at both ends. with the tip of a vegetable peeler, remove the seeds; set aside.
• 2 place the lamb in a small bowl and add the brandy. stir in the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the meat mixture is soft. mix well.
• 3 add the scallions, gingerroot, thyme, soy sauce and sesame oil; mix until thoroughly combined. open each pepper carefully and stuff it with some of the meat mixture, pressing it in firmly and keeping the pepper whole.
• 4 coat a large nonstick skillet with the corn oil and heat. without crowding the pan, add the stuffed peppers to the skillet. (depending on the size of your skillet and the number of peppers, you may have to fry them in batches).
• 5 cover the peppers and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. turn and continue cooking until the peppers are tender and the meat is thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes. serve at room temperature.