Niu Jiao Jiao ( hot pepper )

Ingredients ...

[1] Niu Jiao Jiao (10~12). the skinny ones are more spicy. cut into pieces about 1 inch in length.
[2] Garlic (6 cloves), cut into thin slices about 1mm in thickness.
[3] Scallion (6 stalks)，cut into pieces about 0.5~1cm in length.
[4] Canola oil (6 table spoons).
[5] Salt (2 tea spoons).
[6] Soy Sauce (5 table spoons).

Directions ...

[a] preheat the pan, medium heat, +[4].
[b] when the oil is ready, +[2]+[3], stir till fragrant.  do not burn the garlic or scallion.
[c] +[1], stir for about 1 minute. mixed evenly.
[d] +[5]+[6], stir till about 80% done.
[e] turn off heat, take out into a bowl, ready to serve after cool down.

Notes ...

-- [4] can be more to make spicy oil.
-- [5] about 1.5 times the amount used for cooking regular Chinese vegetables.

（courtesy of  Mike Chiang)