Stir-Fried Cucumber With Hot Spices

Stir-fried Cucumber with Hot Spices

• Ready In: 34 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cucumbers
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  garlic clove
• 1  cm ginger
• 1⁄2 bunch spring onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  chili
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 2  teaspoons  oil

Directions

1. Put the cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with 2 tsp salt. Mix well, then tip into a colander and leave to drain for 20 minutes. Rinse the cucumbers well, then pat dry with kitchen paper.
2. Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat and add the oil. When the oil is smoking, add the garlic, ginger, and spring onions, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add the cucumbers, chilli flakes, sugar, and a little seasoning, and cook for a further 30 seconds, tossing until everything is well mixed. 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. Stir in the sesame oil to serve.