Crispy and Delicious Stir-Fried Cucumber Recipe
Crispy and Delicious Stir-Fried Cucumber Recipe
How to Make Easy Summer Side Dish: Delicious Stir-Fried Cucumber
Today, I’ll share a recipe for stir-fried cucumber that’s quick to make and perfect for those times when you want something refreshing. It’s incredibly easy to prepare without long cooking times, making it an ideal summer side dish. Let’s add some vibrancy to your meal with this visually appealing and flavorful cucumber dish!
Ingredients- 2 cucumbers
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 pinch of sugar (very small amount)
- 1/4 carrot
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 stalk of green onion, finely chopped
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s make a delicious stir-fried cucumber with a wonderfully crisp texture, perfect as a side dish for your meals!
Step 2
First, wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Then, use coarse salt to gently rub and clean the surface, removing any dirt or impurities. This will ensure your cucumbers are sparkling clean.
Step 3
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 0.5 cm thick. Sprinkle a little salt over the sliced cucumbers and let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes to salt. While the cucumbers are salting, thinly julienne the carrot. Adding carrots not only makes the stir-fry more visually appealing but also boosts its nutritional value. After salting, lightly rinse the cucumbers under cold water and gently squeeze out excess moisture. Be careful not to squeeze too hard, as this can make the cucumbers mushy. A gentle squeeze is key!
Step 4
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a frying pan. Add the chopped green onions and sauté over low heat until fragrant, creating a scallion oil. Once the oil is infused with the aroma of the scallions, add the prepared cucumbers and stir-fry quickly.
Step 5
Since the cucumbers are sliced thinly and salted before stir-frying, they don’t require a long cooking time. Stir-frying them quickly over medium-high heat is important to maintain their crispiness.
Step 6
Once the cucumbers begin to soften slightly, add the julienned carrots and stir-fry together. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes until the carrots are tender-crisp and the colors blend beautifully.
Step 7
This lightly stir-fried cucumber dish, with its vibrant green color that stimulates the appetite and satisfying crunch, makes an excellent, refreshing side dish, especially during the hot summer months. Finally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for a perfect finishing touch. Your delicious stir-fried cucumber recipe is complete!
