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Stir-Fried Cucumber with Egg
Stir-Fried Cucumber with Egg features thinly sliced cucumbers salted to release moisture, quickly sautéed with garlic, then combined in the pan with softly scrambled eggs. The dish yields tender, lightly seasoned cucumbers paired with fluffy eggs, offering a simple, fresh stir-fry with subtle savory notes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Soaking Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
124 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 lb cucumber about 2-3 cucumbers
- salt
- 3 egg medium to large
- olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- black pepper
Instructions
- Peel cucumbers (either peel off all the skins or leave some skins to create alternating stripes). Slice in half lengthwise and scoop out all the seeds, then cut the cucumbers into thin slices on a bias.
- Place cucumber slices in a bowl and toss with 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Set aside for 20 minutes.
- Beat the eggs and season with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- After 20 minutes, rinse the cucumber slices under running water, drain and spread them on some paper towels to absorb excess water.
- Place a pan over medium heat. Add some olive oil and once the oil is hot, add minced garlic. Sauté garlic for a few seconds until fragrant, then add cucumbers. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until cucumbers are heated through with no raw taste left. Season with a bit more salt to taste if needed.
- Push cucumber slices to one side of the pan. Add beaten eggs to the empty side of the pan. Let the bottom of the eggs set, then stir-fry and toss cucumbers with eggs briefly. This should be done quickly to avoid overcooking the eggs.
- When the eggs are cooked to your liking, transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle freshly cracked pepper on top.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Add a dash of soy sauce to boost umami flavor if desired.
- Finish with toasted sesame oil for additional fragrance and depth.
- Slice cucumbers thinner or cook longer to achieve a softer texture according to preference.
- Maintain softly scrambled eggs by lowering heat after adding them and stirring gently.
Nutrition Information
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
246mg
(82%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
400mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
520IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 246mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.