Stir-fried cucumbers & beef

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4smallsCucumbers
ounceLean beef
1teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonSalad oil
¼teaspoonCrushed garlic
Salt and pepper
1tablespoonFinely chopped green onion
1teaspoonRoasted sesame seeds
1teaspoonSesame oil
½teaspoonSoy sauce
½teaspoonGround chili pepper
¼teaspoonSalt
Chili pepper; shredded

Directions

MIXTURE A

MIXTURE B

GARNISH

Cut off both ends of cucumbers and slice thinly.

In a bowl place the cucumbers and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; let stand 5-10 minutes.

When cucumbers are flexible, wrap in a cloth or paper towel and squeeze out water.

Cut beef into julienne strips.

Heat salad oil. Quickly stir-fry beef over high heat and season with Mixture A.

Add cucumber slices and stir-fry briefly. Season with Mixture B.

Transfer to serving plate and garnish with shredded chili pepper.

* Source: Quick & Easy Korean Cooking for Everyone * by Ji Sook Choe & Yukiko Moriyama * Typos by: Karen Mintzias