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Caramelized Pork and Cucumber Stir-Fry
Crisp-tender cucumbers and deeply browned pork crumbles add delightful texture to this quick and savory weeknight stir-fry.
👥 4 Servings👤 Christina Chaey📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●colander
- ●skillet
- ●pan
- ●spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Toss 1 large slicing cucumber, peeled in alternating lengthwise strips, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, halves sliced crosswise on a diagonal ½" thick, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl to coat evenly. Let sit until cucumber slices start to release their liquid, about ⏱️ 10 minutes.
large slicing cucumber, peeled in alternating lengthwise strips, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, halves sliced crosswise on a diagonal ½" thick1. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more1 tsp
2
Meanwhile, stir 2 Tbsp. oyster sauce, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, and 2 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) or medium-dry sherry in a small bowl to combine; set aside.
. oyster sauce2 Tbsp. soy sauce2 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) or medium-dry sherry2 Tbsp
3
Using your hands, form 1 lb. ground pork into five or six small patties. Season lightly with salt; set aside.
. ground pork1 lb
4
Drain cucumber slices in a colander and rinse well under cool running water. Drain, shaking off any excess water, then pat dry with a kitchen towel.
5
Heat 1 Tbsp. grapeseed or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook cucumber slices, tossing vigorously, until crisp-tender, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
. grapeseed or vegetable oil, divided3 Tbsp
6
Wipe out skillet and heat remaining 2 Tbsp. grapeseed or vegetable oil over medium-high. Add reserved pork patties; gently flatten with a spatula. Cook, pressing occasionally to help meat make contact with pan, until deeply browned and crisp underneath, about ⏱️ 4 minutes. Flip patties; cook until other side is deeply browned and crisp, about ⏱️ 4 minutes. Break up pork into large pieces; continue to cook until no longer pink, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Add 1 Fresno chile, seeds removed, thinly sliced, one 1"-piece ginger, peeled, finely grated, 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, and ½ tsp. freshly ground white or black pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about ⏱️ 30 seconds. Add cucumber back to skillet along with reserved sauce. Cook, tossing often, until sauce is reduced and evenly coats pork and cucumber slices, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Serve stir-fry with steamed white rice.
. grapeseed or vegetable oil, divided3 TbspFresno chile, seeds removed, thinly sliced11"-piece ginger, peeled, finely grated1Steamed white rice (for serving)
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