Spicy Stir Fried Cucumbers~
Yes, cook those cucumbers! In Asia, they believe that cucumbers are cold, to make them warm they are cooked with hot peppers and other spices to create a flavorful spicy dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cucumbers*, small, sliced (young sweet cucumbers work best)
- 2 chili peppers*, sliced on one side
- 4 tablespoons oil, sesame
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper*
- 2 cloves of garlic*, chopped finely or crushed
Instructions
- Place oil in skillet, frying pan or wok and heat. Add garlic, chilis, and crushed red pepper and stir fry for a minute mixing well; add cucumbers and continue cooking for approximately 5 minutes, gently tossing the cucumbers in oil. Cucumbers should be bright colored and just a little crispy. Do not over cook.
- Serve warm.
Spicy Stir Fried Cucumbers
