Name: Stir-Fried Prawns with Cucumber
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 450g (1 lb) cucumbers (about 1); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 450g (1 lb) raw, unpeeled prawns, fresh or frozen; salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons groundnut (peanut) oil; 2 teaspoons salt; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Ken Hom's Quick Wok

By Ken Hom

Published 2002

About

Although the combination of prawns and cucumber may sound unusual, it is a surprisingly delicious match. Both of the main ingredients are ideal for fast wok cooking.

Ingredients

450g (1 lb) cucumbers (about 1)
2 teaspoons salt

Method

Peel the cucumbers, slice in half lengthways and, using a teaspoon, remove the seeds. Then cut into 2.5cm (1 in) cubes. Sprinkle them with the salt and combine thoroughly. Put into a colander and leave to stand for 20 Minutes to drain. This gets rid of any excess liquid.
While they are draining, prepare the prawns. If using frozen prawns, defrost thoroughly. Pe