Ingredients
1 lb cucumbers
2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp white rice vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp peanut oil
1 tbsp coarsely chopped garlic
Directions
SLICE THE CUCUMBERS in half lengthways. Using a spoon, remove the
seeds. Cut the cucumber halves into 3-by-1/2-inch pieces. Combine the
cucumber pieces with salt and allow to sit in a colander set inside a
bowl for 10 minutes. Rinse them in cold water, blot them dry and toss
with the sugar and vinegar. Heat a wok or large frying pan until it
is hot and add the oil and garlic. Stir-fry for 15 seconds until it
is lightly brown. Mix with the cucumbers and serve.
KEN HOM
PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Cucumber; Vegetable
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