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Stir-Fried Cucumber With Pork Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins

Stir-fried cucumber with pork is a quick and easy dish that can be made in just a few minutes. It is a great way to use up any leftover cucumbers you may have, and the pork gives the dish a little extra protein and flavor. This dish can be served as a side dish or main course, and can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.

 ¼ lb pork butt, boned
 1 tb thin soy sauce
 1 ea large cucumber (or zucchini)
 1 tb sherry
 1 ea clove garlic, minced
 1 ea pinch sugar
 2 tb peanut oil
 ½ c chicken stock
 ¼ ts salt
 1 tb cornstarch paste
1

Preparation:Slice pork butt across grain, then into strips 1/4thick by 2 long.

2

Marinate with soy sauce, sherry

3

Peel cucumber; slice in half the long way

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Stir-frying:Heat wok until very hot; add 1/2 of oil.

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Drain pork;reserve liguid.

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When oil just begins to smoke, add pork

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Remove pork from wok;wash wok.

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Reheat wok until very hot; add remaining oil.

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Drain cucumber.

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Whenoil just begins to smoke, add cucumber and stir-fry rapidly untilheated through - about 30 seconds.

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Add pork

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Bring stock to boil; then stir in enough cornstarch pasteto make a light gravy.

13

Bring sauce to boil.

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Serve.

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Serves 6~ .