Stir-Fried Cucumbers with Beef Recipe

Ingredients : Serves 4

250 g lean rump

2 green cucumbers

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted and crushed

Salt to taste

Method :

To ensure that the beef is firmed enough to be cut into paper-thin slices, freeze it for a short period. The slices should be about 5 cm long and 12 mm wide. Place the sliced beef in a bowl and add the sesame oil, salt, sugar, soy sauce and cayenne pepper. Mix well with the hand for the seasonings to penetrate the meat well. Peel the cucumbers, leaving a thin strip of green skin at intervals for decorative effect. To do that you can use a fork to scrape the form that pattern. Cut in halves lengthways. Remove the seeds and cut crossways into medium-thin slices.

Heat the wok with oil, add the beef and stir fry on high heat for about 1 minute. Add cucumber and toss for another 1 minute. Let the mixture simmer until cucumber is half cooked. It should be tender but still crisp. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot with steamed white rice.

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White Radish Salad Recipe

Ingredients : Serves 4

1 cooking apples

2 large white radishes

4 scallions

Juice of half lemon

Dressing

3 tablespoons light soy sauce

1 tablespoon salad oil

2 teaspoons sesame oil

3 tablespoons vinegar

3 teaspoons sugar

Salt to taste

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted and crushed

1 fresh hot red chili, seeded and chopped finely

Method :

Peel the radishes and cut into the size of matchstick strips. Peel the apple and cut into similar strips. Soak in cold water with a good squeeze of lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Slice the scallions very finely, both the green and white parts. Combine all the remaining ingredients and toss with the radish, well-drained apple and scallions. Cover and chill before serving cold.

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Korean Grilled Fish Recipe

Ingredients :

4 firm white fish fillets

3 cloves garlic, chopped finely

3 cm fresh ginger, grated

2 teaspoons Korean chili powder

2 teaspoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons soy sayce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Method :

Wash the fish fillet and pat dry with paper towels. Place them in a shallow dish. Use a small bowl and combine the ginger, garlic, chili, sugar, soy sauce and vinegar. Mix well and spoon over he fish. Marinate for 15 minutes. Arrange the fish fillet on a foil-lined grill tray and cook under a moderate heat for about 5-6 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. During the cooking, do not turn the fish. Serve hot with steamed white rice.

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