Cucumber Fried Rice

Name: Cucumber Fried Rice
Ingredients: 4 Persian or Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 ounces thinly sliced salami; 4 cups cooked white rice; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 Thai chile or serrano, minced; 3 ounces arugula, chopped (4 cups); Pepper

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 Persian or Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 ounces thinly sliced salami
4 cups cooked white rice
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 Thai chile or serrano, minced
3 ounces arugula, chopped (4 cups)
Pepper

Directions

1

In a colander set over a bowl, toss the cucumbers with the 2 teaspoons of salt and let stand for 30 minutes.
2

Rinse well and squeeze dry.
3

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil.
4

Add the cucumbers, garlic and salami and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
5

Add the rice, scallions, chile and arugula; season with salt and pepper and stir-fry until the rice is hot.