Perilla Pan-Fried Cucumber

About This Recipe

Hunan perilla cucumber is a rare delicacy in Hunan cuisine, originating from Hunan. It tastes spicy, sour and fragrant, and is processed finely. It is famous for stewing, boiling, steaming and frying. It is a homely taste in the hearts of local people.

Ingredients List

• 2 cucumbers
• 3 cloves garlic
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• Appropriate amount of salt
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Onions, ginger and garlic in moderation
• 1 spoon cooking wine

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté minced garlic and chili until frag
   cucumber, stir-fry over high heat until they change color.
2. 3. Add cucumber, garlic, onion, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until cooked
3. 4. Add chopped chili pepper and soy sauce, stir-fry quickly over high heat
4. 5. Pour in the cooking wine, turn on high heat to remove the fishy smell and collect the juice.
5. 6. Remove from the pot and plate

Cultural Tips

Fried cucumber is one of the classic representatives of Hunan cuisine, carrying rich regional food culture and cooking wisdom.