Super Simple Spicy Cucumber Stir Fry Recipe!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola is more budget-friendly.

Soak dry whole red chilies in hot water for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Chop ginger into matchsticks.

Slice garlic into fine pieces.

Roughly chop spring onion.

Cut cucumbers lengthwise and then into rough wedges.

Heat oil in a wok until smoking hot.

Add ginger, garlic, and spring onion to the wok; stir-fry for a few seconds.

Add soaked red chilies and crushed Sichuan peppercorns; stir-fry quickly.

Add the cucumber to the wok; flash fry while stirring.

Pour in chinkiang black vinegar, sugar, light soy sauce, white pepper, and dark soy sauce; let bubble for 15-20 seconds.

Flick through the ingredients to combine and serve immediately.

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