It is said that the dish "fried pebbles" originated from Pingjiang County, Yueyang City, Hunan Province.

The name of this dish originates from the sound made by heating pebbles and the smooth feeling on the surface of the pebbles. The pebbles are specially selected, usually pebbles from the middle reaches of the Yangtze River.

This dish mainly uses stones and vegetables as the main ingredients. Onions, ginger, garlic, etc. are often used as seasonings, and a small amount of meat or tofu is added.

Because pebbles cannot absorb the flavor of seasonings, seasonings are mainly used to enhance the flavor.

The stones and vegetables must be put into the pot at the same time during cooking and stir-fried with hot oil.

Due to the special properties of the stones themselves, they can enhance the taste and color of stir-fried vegetables and also make a popping sound, giving people a very special eating experience.

Overall, the dish "Fried Pebbles" features the unique taste and color of the pebbles, coupled with rich seasonings and the nutrition of vegetables, making it a very popular traditional dish.