Stir-Fried Cucumbers

Name: Stir-Fried Cucumbers
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cucumbers; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/4 teaspoon chili bean sauce or 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons black beans, coarsely chopped; 4 fluid ounces water; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs cucumbers
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 teaspoon chili bean sauce or 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons black beans, coarsely chopped
4 fluid ounces water
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

Directions

1

Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthways and remove the seeds using a teaspoon.
2

Cut the cucumber in 1 inch cubes, put them in a colander, sprinkle with the salt, mix and let them stand for about 20 minutes to drain excess liquid.
3

Then rinse them in water and dry them with kitchen paper.
4

Heat a wok, then add the oil, when the oil is hot adding the bean sauce, garlic and black beans, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
5

Now add the cucumbers, fry them until coated with the spices, add the water and go on stir-frying for several minutes on a high heat until most of the water has evaporated.
6

Add the sesame oil, mix and serve.