Stir-Fried Cucumber With Hot Spices

  1. Put the cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with 2 tsp salt.
  2. Mix well, then tip into a colander and leave to drain for 20 minutes.
  3. Rinse the cucumbers well, then pat dry with kitchen paper.
  4. Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat and add the oil.
  5. When the oil is smoking, add the garlic, ginger, and spring onions, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the cucumbers, chilli flakes, sugar, and a little seasoning, and cook for a further 30 seconds, tossing until everything is well mixed.
  7. Pour in 125ml (4fl oz) water and continue to stir-fry over a high heat for 3-4 minutes until most of the water has evaporated and the cucumbers are cooked.
  8. Stir in the sesame oil to serve.

cucumbers, oil, garlic, ginger, onion, chili, sugar, oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stir-fried-cucumber-with-hot-spices-495433 (may not work)

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