Braised Pork-Filled Cucumbers Recipe

Name: Braised Pork-Filled Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground pork lean, or beef; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 1 tablespoon sherry dry; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; ⅓ cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari; 2 tablespoons sherry dry; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 large cucumbers; 1 x cornstarch for coating; 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with; 2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

3/4 pound ground pork lean, or beef
1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
1 tablespoon sherry dry
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
⅓ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
2 tablespoons sherry dry
1 teaspoon sugar
2 large cucumbers
1 x cornstarch for coating
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with
2 teaspoons water

1
Combine filling ingredients in a bowl; mix well.
2
Set aside for 30 minutes.
3
Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
4
Peel cucumbers if desired.
5
Cut cucumbers crosswise into 1-inch thick sections; remove center of each section.
6
Spoon about 1 level tablespoon of filling into each section.
7
Lightly coat with cornstarch, shaking off excess.
8
Set aside.
9
Cooking: Set wok in a ring stand and add oil to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches.
10
Place over high heat until oil reaches 360 to 375F (190C).
11
Add cucumber sections, a few at a time, and deep fry for 2 minutes.
12
Lift out and drain on paper towels.
13
Cook remaining cucumber.
14
Place fried cucumber sections in a wide frying pan with a nonstick finish.
15
Pour in sauce and bring to a boil.
16
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
17
Add corn starch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
18
Arrange on a serving platter and serve hot.
19
Serves 4 as a Main dish, but also makes a nice hors d'oeuvre for more.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound ground pork lean, or beef, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari, 1 tablespoon sherry dry, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Braised Pork-Filled Cucumbers falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Pork-Filled Cucumbers

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