RFCJ RECIPE ARCHIVE
Posted by : Joyce Rosenfield Cucumber Fried with Sesame Oil and Coriander - dairy
Recipe By : The Frugal Gourmet Keeps The Feast Serving Size : 4 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 medium cucumbers -- (about 1/2 pound) 2 tablespoons butter Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and slice the cucumbers crosswise 1/8 inch thick. ck. Line a baking sheet with a few layers of paper towels and place a single layer of cucumber slices on to absorb some of their water.Add another layer of paper towels and another layer of cucumbers and continue with the remaining cucumbers, ending with a layer of paper towels. Allow to drain for 1 hour, then discard the paper towels. Heat a large frying pan and melt the butter. Panfry the cucumbers and salt and pepper to taste, tosssing over medium high heat for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the sesame oil and coriander and toss together.
