SPICY STIR-FRIED JAPANESE EGGPLANT AND CUCUMBER
This light side dish is inspired by a more substantial pork, cucumber and garlic dish in Grace Young's "Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge." I'd never thought about stir-frying cucumber until I saw this recipe. It's a great idea: the crunchy, watery cucumber contrasts beautifully with the soft eggplant. Make sure to slice the eggplant thinly, or it won't cook through. This stir-fry cold is also good served cold.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves four as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
- Meanwhile, trim off the ends of the cucumbers. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 806 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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mhiz flora isaac
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and healthy. I will definitely be making it again.
Aecys Swimming Akron
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite.
Md Samiull
[email protected]This is the perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Daniel Tawiah
[email protected]I love the way this dish combines sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
Alyas Awan
[email protected]This dish is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Zaga Ug
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.
Mykle Roberts
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.
sofi ethiopia
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and savory sauce.
Serag Farag
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Seif Sherif
[email protected]I love the addition of the sesame seeds in this dish. They add a nice nutty flavor and texture.
Khali Khan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and cucumber. It's also a very healthy and affordable meal.
Ebuka Enweani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.
Alo Atker
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so simple to make, but it's always delicious. I love the way the eggplant and cucumber soak up the sauce.
Jenae
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the crispy texture of the eggplant.
kingagustine lucky
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy.
bainaomugisa stuart
[email protected]I love how quick and easy this dish was to make. It was also very flavorful and healthy. I will definitely be adding it to my regular rotation of meals.
Subel Hasan
[email protected]This stir-fried eggplant and cucumber dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.