Spiced Cucumber Salad

From: Fuchsia Dunlop „Food of Sichuan „ p.108

  1. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the pulp and seeds with a spoon

  2. Cut each half into three lengths and slice each one into thin strips

  3. Place the cucumber in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix well and set aside for at least 30 minutes

  4. Drain the cucumber and shake dry

  5. Snip the dried chilies in half and shake out the seeds as much as possible

  6. Heat a seasoned wok over high heat and pour in the cooking oil

  7. Quickly swirl the oil around, then add the chilies and Sichuan pepper

  8. Stir-fry the spices until the chilies are darkening but not burned

  9. Add the cucumber and stir-fry very briefly to heat the surface

  10. Drive the flavors of the spices into the heat

  11. Stir in the sesame oil and transfer to a serving dish

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥗Salad

CuisineAsian

Occasions📆EverydaySummer Bbq

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 10m

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