Stir-Fried Cucumbers

• 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

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.

cucumbers, salt, oil, chili bean sauce, garlic, black beans, fluid ounces water, sesame oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stir-fried-cucumbers-58368 (may not work)