Spicy Cooked Cucumbers make a healthy side dish that doesn't sacrifice flavour.
My Mom had a cookbook that was authentic Chinese Recipes. Besides how to debone a duck in one fell swoop - it had this little gem of a recipe.
What Makes This Recipe Special?
- This recipe cooks up quickly with just a few ingredients.
- It is light on calories and big on flavour.
- You can serve it warm, cold or at room temperature. I liked it in my packed lunch as a side.
- You can make this as spicy as you like since it really is just a blank Asian canvas!
Suggested Menu
Szechuan Green Beans
Lemoncello Chicken
Perfect Rice
Spicy Cooked Cucumbers
Spicy Cooked Cucumbers
A healthy and light side. Ready in 20 minutes with just a few ingredients. Light in calories but big on flavour.
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Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Substitute a Thai red chili pepper if you really like heat.
Instructions
- Rinse cucumber. Removes some of the peel lengthwise if desired. Cut vertically from end to end.
- Scoop out seeds from center. Cut each half vertically again and then cut the quarters into 3-4" lengths. Sprinkle cucumbers with salt and allow them to drain in a colander for 15 minutes or more.
- Heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the cucumbers, soy sauce and red pepper flakes. Cook 3-5 minutes till cucumbers turn opaque. They should be soft but not mushy.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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