Some dishes can be so simple, yet finger-licking good! Learn how to cook this delectable
Japanese Cucumber Appetizer (蒜泥黄瓜) in just 3 easy steps!
Couple of years back, I had some really
Smacking Good Food At Chengdu Sichuan Restaurant, and these appetizing Japanese Cucumber were one of the dishes I'd tried. Though simple, it was extremely tasty. I knew instantly I just gotta try making this appetizer some day.
Ingredients:
3 Japanese Cucumber
1 tbsp minced Garlic
½ Chilli
1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp Ginger paste
1 tsp Sesame oil
½ Soya sauce
½ tsp Salt
Method:
- Rinse and cut cucumber into equal slices. Marinate with ½ tsp salt. Remove seeds from chilli and chop it up.
- Heat oil and saute garlic till fragrant.
- Stir-fry cucumber with chopped chilli, ginger and seasonings on medium heat for about 2 - 3 mins and you're done! * Do not cook for too long or you'll lose the crunch.
- You can even serve your Japanese Cucumber Appetizer (蒜泥黄瓜) chilled!
The cucumber appetizer goes really well with my
Succulent Claypot Kung Pao Frog Legs Recipe (砂煲宫保田鸡) since the saucy claypot dish is spicy. Enjoy!
Oh i've tried something similar before too! With Zhe Jiang Chinese Black Vinegar, very refreshing and appetizing!
ReplyDeleteKen, black vinegar? Ok, ok, will try that next time! Sounds tasty too!
DeleteOOooooo yumm!
ReplyDeleteI must try the Japanese cucumber recipe soon! :)
Lina, it's so easy to make & so appetizing!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous looking appetizer, Shirley. I love the thought of 'crunch' in there..nom..nom..nom ^.^
ReplyDeleteSharon, great as snacks too! So healthy! Hahaha!
Deleteyou always made me hungry hihi :3
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Andrea, hahaha! Thanks, sweetie!
DeleteI do love cucumbers served this way; tasty and delicious. Blessings, Catherine
ReplyDeleteCatherine, thanks for coming by & it's great having you here!
DeleteOhhh looks really pretty and I bet that it's even tastier :3
ReplyDeleteTake care*
Diana, thanks sweetie!
DeleteI love cukes! I like your option for serving cold...it would be a terrific salad!
ReplyDeleteLiz, this is such a versatile dish!
DeleteThe simple recipes are often the best!
ReplyDeleteMonica, it's so economical at the same time!
DeleteI like japanese cucumber as well, it's crunchy!
ReplyDeleteSD, so fun to eat them!
Deletereally lip smacking ...yumz
ReplyDeleteKathy, thank you dear!
DeleteSince my mom back to her hometown this couple of weeks, I need to cook for my family. Now going to look for your recipe to give me an idea what to cook for dinner =)
ReplyDeleteDD, I'm sure this is easy enough for you to handle :)
DeleteHonestly I only started to learn to eat Japanese cucumber last year after I started making salad breakfasts for my wife everyday. I saw them in grocery shelves but didn't take a good look after seeing the higher prices but the local restaurants seem to have caught up with the trend to make pickles and decorate the dishes. Now I enjoy eating them like a new fruity vegetable which is crunchy and nice.
ReplyDeleteI will copy your delicious recipe! Kam Siah!
Tan, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us! It's really nice to hear that you're enjoying these cucumber as much.
DeleteWow this cucumber appetizer is really awesome... I have all ingredients at home.. Going to try soon...
ReplyDeleteAA, cool! Thanks for coming by, dear!
DeleteJapanese cucumbers are indeed very crunchy.. and healthy too! You made them look so appetizing, Shirley!
ReplyDeleteReana, thank you dear! Hope you'll enjoy making them too!
DeleteThis look appetising. Yes, go well with your frog leg dish. Love your kung po frog legs too.
ReplyDeleteRose, thanks dear!
DeleteDefinitely a must try; simple but love love it.
ReplyDeleteNava, awesome! It's so refreshing!
DeleteThis looks yum and it is very easy too.
ReplyDeleteSubha, certainly a recipe for the novice cooks :)
DeleteI almost missed this great recipe. Didn't know you actually need to stir fry it. Great! Now I shall try this one day.
ReplyDeleteDS, guess it's tastier to stir fry with garlic. You should try cooking since this is rather easy.
DeleteHi Shirley,
ReplyDeleteTotally agree this cucumber salad will be perfect for entertaining! It looks very refreshing.
Zoe
Zoe, I like it chilled too as it's really very refreshing!
DeleteThis cucumber look awesome Shirley, I love the garlic and the touch of spice...yum!
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your week :D
Juliana, thank you dear! Have a wonderful time this coming weekend!
DeleteYummy !
ReplyDeleteCool salad :)
Good post, Shirley.
Rajiv, thank you & have a wonderful evening!
DeleteI love this salad!! Now I can try making it at home too.
ReplyDeleteTrishie, cool! Hope you'll like it too!
DeleteLove it how you seasoned this cucumber salad!
ReplyDeleteBalvinder, thanks dear! Enjoy.......
Deletethey are so addictive.. yummy!
ReplyDeleteCquek, yah! I can snack on these crunchy cucumbers!!
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