Stir-Fried Cucumbers With Trumpet Mushrooms and Torch Hei Recipe
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Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
15m
This stir-fried cucumber dish is packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the addition of king trumpet mushrooms and torch hei. With a touch of fermented bean curd and toasted sesame seeds, this dish is a delicious and unique way to enjoy cucumbers.
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Ingredients
Servings:
3
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Steps
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Using a sharp knife, halve cucumbers lengthwise, and scrape out seeds using a spoon; reserve seeds in a small bowl. Halve cucumber pieces lengthwise, and then cut cross-wise into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer cucumbers to a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon (4g) salt, and stir until well coated. Let sit until cucumbers release liquid, about 15 minutes. Drain cucumbers, reserving liquid. Strain accumulated liquid in the small bowl with seeds through a fine-mesh strainer into the bowl with reserved liquid from the cucumbers; discard seeds.
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In a wok or large carbon steel skillet, heat 1 tablespoon (15ml) oil over high heat until smoking. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until browned on most sides, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add reserved cucumber liquid, cover, and cook until mushrooms are tender, about 2 minutes. Uncover, return heat to high, and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is evaporated, about 1 minute longer.
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Add remaining 1 tablespoon (15ml) oil and stir in cucumbers. Cook, stirring frequently, until cucumbers begin to brown, about 1 minute. Using blowtorch, hold flame 2 to 3 inches above skillet while stirring constantly, until oil combusts and imparts smoky aroma, about 30 seconds. Stir in garlic and fermented bean curd and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer stir fry to serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories273kcal
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Fat20g
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Saturated Fat2g
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Carbohydrates13g
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Fiber4g
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Sugar5g
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Protein8g
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Cholesterol0mg
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Sodium533mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.