Stir-Fried Cucumber

Name: Stir-Fried Cucumber
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 slices fresh ginger, peeled; 1 long English or European cucumber (not waxed), cut in sticks as for french fries; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2-3 scallions, cut into 1-inch sections, white and green parts separated

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Homestyle Chinese Cooking

By Yan-Kit So

Published 1997

About

Look for the long English or European cucumbers that come wrapped in plastic; these aren’t waxed and can be enjoyed with the peels still on for better texture.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 slices fresh ginger, peeled
2-3

Asia
China
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Heat the wok over a high heat until smoke rises. Add the oil and swirl it around. Add the ginger, then the white scallions, and let sizzle for a few seconds to release their aroma. Add the cucumber and, sliding the wok scoop to the bottom of the wok, flip and turn for 2-3 minutes. Then add the salt and green scallions, stir, and remove to a serving plate. Serve immediately.</