STIR-FRIED CUCUMBERS
An inexpensive Chinese side dish. It is very quick to cook. I make this often, and sometimes add a chopped onion together with the cucumbers. The black beans I buy in an Asian supermarket, they are soya beans and salted. The recipe is from a Ken Hom cookbook
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthways and remove the seeds using a teaspoon.
- Cut the cucumber in 1 inch cubes, put them in a colander, sprinkle with the salt, mix and let them stand for about 20 minutes to drain excess liquid.
- Then rinse them in water and dry them with kitchen paper.
- Heat a wok, then add the oil, when the oil is hot adding the bean sauce, garlic and black beans, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Now add the cucumbers, fry them until coated with the spices, add the water and go on stir-frying for several minutes on a high heat until most of the water has evaporated.
- Add the sesame oil, mix and serve.
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Creekland Middle
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in no time.
Lori Rainwater
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up summer cucumbers. It's a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Zoot774
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any meal.
hasaan Memon
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cucumbers and they even asked for seconds.
Gabby Alker
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The cucumbers were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Thisun Nuwantha
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I had a few cucumbers that were starting to go bad, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.
Spirit
[email protected]I added some red pepper flakes to give the dish a little bit of heat. It was delicious!
Teresa Knight
[email protected]The cucumbers were a bit too crunchy for my taste, but the flavor was spot-on. Next time, I'll cook them for a few minutes longer to soften them up a bit.
Elisha ndanga
[email protected]I love how simple and quick this recipe is. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal. The cucumbers cook up in just a few minutes, and the whole dish is ready in under 15 minutes.
Sohaib Faraz
[email protected]This stir-fried cucumber recipe is a game-changer! The cucumbers stay crisp and flavorful, and the addition of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce gives it a delicious savory taste. I highly recommend trying this recipe if you're looking for a quick and ea