The temperature of the oil in the pan is very important. For example, when stir – frying hot pepper powder, a skilled chef can make it as red as blood. In Sichuan, stir – fried bean curd with ...

The chilli and garlic contrast well with the cool, crisp cucumber in this dish Ingredients 750gm (1½ lb) cucumbers (about 1½ inch size cubes) 2 tsp salt 1 tbsp groundnut or vegetable oil 1½ ...