Spicy Stir-Fried Eggplant And Cucumber Recipe

Name: Spicy Stir-Fried Eggplant And Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 long Japanese eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds); Salt; 2 long English cucumbers (or the equivalent in weight of Japanese or Persian cucumbers); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste); 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste); 2 tablespoons minced scallions or chives

Servings: persons

2 long Japanese eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Salt
2 long English cucumbers (or the equivalent in weight of Japanese or Persian cucumbers)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 tablespoons minced scallions or chives

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1. Trim off the calyx end of the eggplants. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice thin (about 1/4 inch). Lightly salt, and toss in a colander. Allow to sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Squeeze out excess water, then dry between sheets of paper towel.
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2. Meanwhile, trim off the ends of the cucumbers. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices.
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3. Combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt and sesame oil in a small bowl. Place all of the ingredients near your wok or frying pan.
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4. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two from the surface of the pan. Add the peanut or canola oil to the sides of the pan and tilt the pan to distribute. Add the eggplant. Stir-fry for three to four minutes until cooked through. Add the ginger and red pepper flakes, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the cucumbers and scallions or chives. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce mixture to the wok, and stir-fry one minute until the cucumber just begins to wilt. Remove from the heat and serve.

120

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 long Japanese eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds), Salt, 2 long English cucumbers (or the equivalent in weight of Japanese or Persian cucumbers), 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Stir-Fried Eggplant And Cucumber falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spicy Stir-Fried Eggplant And Cucumber

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