Thai Sauteed Cucumbers
Hannah
A delicious way to eat cucumbers outside of your garden salad!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese, Thai
Kitchen knife
Skillet
Mixing bowl
- 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
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