Hot and Spicy Cucumbers

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 heaping teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• About 1 teaspoon Hot Chile Paste
• 2 European cucumberspeeled, halved, seeded and sliced crosswise 1 inch thick

1. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, salt and sugar.
2. Six minutes before serving, set a wok over high heat.
3. When it's very hot, add the oil and swirl to coat.
4. Add the garlic, ginger and Hot Chile Paste and stir-fry for 15 seconds.
5. Add the cucumbers and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the wok and stir-fry until the cucumbers are softened but still slightly crisp in the center, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Transfer to a plate and serve hot or at room temperature.

soy sauce, salt, sugar, peanut oil, garlic, fresh ginger, european

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/hot-and-spicy-cucumbers (may not work)