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Thai Sauteed Cucumbers

Thai Sauteed Cucumbers

Hannah
A delicious way to eat cucumbers outside of your garden salad!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese, Thai
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Kitchen knife
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium Cucumbers
  • 2-3 stalks Garlic Scapes
  • 1/2 white Onion
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh Ginger
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper or more, to taste
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce or Liquid Aminos
  • 2 tbsp Chili Paste
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Crush Peanuts
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In skillet, warm oil and add sliced onion and garlic scapes, sautéing until fragrant. Add minced garlic and ginger.
  • Slice cucumbers and add to pan, also stirring in the soy sauce and chili paste, mixing together well.
  • Allow the vegetables to absorb the sauce and fully blend, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the paste. Add red pepper, salt and pepper.
  • Once cucumbers have had a chance to cook thoroughly and onions are translucent, transfer to a serving dish and top with crushed peanuts. Enjoy!
Keyword Cucumbers, Fresh, Healthy, Keto