Fried Cucumber with Purple Perilla

5.0(8)

by Anne Mendelson

ChineseQuick, Side Dish

Servings

2 servings

Total time

15 min

Calories / serving

237 kcal

Ingredients (8)

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Instructions (3 steps)

01Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Holding knife at an angle, slice each half into 1/4-inch-thick semicircles.
02Heat a flat-bottomed wok or large skillet over a high flame until it smokes, then add oil or lard. Add cucumber, stir and spread slices out so they cover as much of surface of wok as possible. Turn them gingerly from time to time until they brown slightly on both sides.
03Add chili and garlic and stir fry until fragrant. Add soy sauce and vinegar and mix well. Add perilla and stir. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oi1.

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