Hot and Sour Cucumbers
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This side dish from north china is crispy, spicy and tart. A great condiment for heavy meat dishes.
Servings Prep Time
4-6 people 10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4-6 people 10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Hot and Sour Cucumbers
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Rating: 0
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This side dish from north china is crispy, spicy and tart. A great condiment for heavy meat dishes.
Servings Prep Time
4-6 people 10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4-6 people 10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 cucumber (Asian or English) , sliced on a bias
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp ginger root (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 2 dried red chilies , crushed – OR –
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes , to taste
  • 3 mushrooms , sliced
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp water (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
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Instructions
  1. Heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, then mushrooms and chili pepper. Cook until mushrooms are soft then add vinegar and sugar.
  2. Add a splash of water, especially if the pan looks to be drying out. Finally, add cucumbers and cover. Cook until tender.