Fried Cucumber With Purple Perilla Recipes

PAN-FRIED CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and then, with the knife at an angle, cut each half into slanted, almost semicircular slices about 1/4 inch thick.
• Heat the wok over a high flame until smoke rises, then add the oil and swirl around; add the cucumber and fry for a few minutes until the slices are tinged a little golden. Spread the slices out so they cover as much as possible of the bottom of the wok, turning from time to time.
• Add the chili and garlic to the wok and stir-fry until fragrant, adding the soy sauce as you go; splash the vinegar around the side of the wok and mix well. Add the herbs and stir a few times; then, off the heat, stir in the sesame oil and serve.

FRIED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Line a plate with a paper towel; set aside.
• Roll the cucumber slices in the cornmeal. Fry the slices in the hot oil, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cucumbers to the prepared plate; sprinkle with salt to serve.

FRIED CUCUMBER WITH PURPLE PERILLA

Steps:

• Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Holding knife at an angle, slice each half into 1/4-inch-thick semicircles.
• Heat 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.
• Add 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.