Ingredients
1 large cucumber
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp finely chopped green onion
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted and gr, ound
Directions
Peel the cucumber and cut into wide strips, discarding seed core,
then cut crosswise into sticks. Place in a colander and sprinkle
with the salt. Set aside for 10 minutes to drain, then rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Heat the sesame oil in a pan and fry the cucumber with the chopped
green onion over medium heat until it begins to soften. Add the soy
sauce, chili powder and sugar and toss until the seasonings are
evenly distributed. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the
sesame seeds. Serve warm or slightly chilled.
Typed by Syd Bigger.
Servings: 4 servings
Cooked Cucumber Salad - Oi Bok Kum Na Mool Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Cucumber; Salad; Vegetable
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