Name: Hunan pan-fried cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((adjust to taste)); Salt and pepper (to taste); green onions (chopped for garnish)

Hunan pan-fried cucumber

Hunan pan-fried cucumber is a delicious and flavorful dish originating from the Hunan province in China. It typically involves slicing cucumbers and stir-frying them with a variety of seasonings such as garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili peppers. The dish is known for its unique combination of savory, spicy, and tangy flavors, making it a popular choice for those who enjoy Chinese cuisine.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 22

Course Sides

Cuisine Chinese

Servings servings

Calories 28 kcal

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
green onions chopped for garnish

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Instructions

Wash the cucumbers and cut them into thin slices. You can peel them if you prefer.
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cucumber slices to the pan and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the sauce over the cucumbers in the pan and stir well to coat evenly.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the cucumbers are cooked to your liking.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 28kcal (1%)Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 508mg (22%)Potassium: 220mg (6%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 138IU (3%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 25mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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