Fried Breaded Cucumbers

4 servings

20 minutes

An Asian appetizer where cucumbers need to be prepared in a very unusual way: they have to be fried. Small and firm cucumbers are best for this recipe: they will release less moisture when fried and will go best with batter. Fried cucumbers in crispy breading will perfectly complement creamy or spicy ranch, sweet and sour, and so on sauces.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 138.7
• Proteins: 2g
• Fats: 9.3g
• Carbohydrates: 12.4g

Ingredients

• Cucumbers: 3 pc
• Breadcrumbs: 3 tbsp
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash the cucumbers and cut off the ends. Slice into 1 cm thick rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to release juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 3 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Prepare the breading: mix breadcrumbs with ground pepper and grated garlic in a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Breadcrumbs: 3 tablespoons
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic: 3 cloves

3. Coat each cucumber slice in breadcrumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 3 pieces
   • Breadcrumbs: 3 tablespoons

4. Fry the cucumbers for 2-3 minutes on each side in vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 3 pieces
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons