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Stir-Fried Bullfrog with Perilla (Zi Su Bao Chao Niu Wa)
ChinaShenzhen Super Wen He You
- Food Travel Log
- The American bullfrog, often seen in Japan, was originally imported as food but became feral after failing to catch on. This Stir-Fried Bullfrog with Perilla had meat resembling chicken, light and mild, paired with perilla and a super-spicy chili sauce that was intensely flavorful. Perhaps inspired by Chinese cuisine, there’s potential to reintroduce bullfrogs as food. But, honestly, they’re not the prettiest. Bullfrog says, 'Blocked!'
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- Price
- 58 Yuan Renminbi
- Meal Date
- 9/17/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Spicy Stir-Fried Bullfrog with Perilla is a traditional Chinese dish that uses the tender meat of the bullfrog, combined with perilla and chili peppers. In China, bullfrog is popular as a high-protein and low-fat health food. The preparation involves cutting the bullfrog meat into easy-to-eat pieces, stir-frying it with chili peppers, garlic, and ginger, and finally adding the aroma of perilla to complete the dish. This dish is particularly famous at the innovative Chinese restaurant "Super Wen Heyou" in Shenzhen. However, caution is advised not to use too much chili, as it can bring tears to your eyes. Incidentally, our author seems to have an ambition to reintroduce bullfrog into the culinary scene but seems to be hindered, citing "blocked" as a reason. It is endearing to see bravery and nostalgia go back and forth, much like a bullfrog turned to jade; one wonders when it will finally be edible.
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