Crispy Cucumber Scrambled Eggs
Easy & Refreshing Cucumber Scrambled Eggs Recipe with Summer Cucumbers (Start at 02:35)
Introducing a unique and appetizing cucumber scrambled egg dish, perfect for when you lack appetite. This recipe combines the crisp texture of cucumbers, a star summer vegetable, with the soft fluffiness of eggs, making it a great side dish for rice or a simple snack. Watch the detailed cooking process starting from 02:35!
Key Ingredients- 1 fresh cucumber
- 1 Korean chili pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/2 green onion stalk
- 2 fresh eggs
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the cucumber thoroughly under running water. Cut it in half lengthwise, then slice it diagonally about 0.5cm thick. Slicing them not too thinly will help maintain a pleasant crunch.
Step 2
Remove the seeds from the Korean chili pepper and mince it finely. Finely chop the green onion, using both the white and green parts for added fragrance.
Step 3
Crack the 2 eggs into a bowl. Whisk them gently with chopsticks, breaking up the chalazae (the white stringy bits), until well beaten. You can add a pinch of salt for seasoning.
Step 4
Heat 2 Tbsp of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped Korean chili pepper and green onion, and sauté until fragrant. It’s important to cook them until their aromas infuse the oil.
Step 5
Once the aroma of the green onion and chili pepper is released, add the sliced cucumber to the pan. Stir-fry quickly over high heat. Cook just until the cucumber turns slightly translucent and tender-crisp to preserve its crunchiness.
Step 6
When the cucumber is sufficiently cooked, pour the beaten eggs around the edges of the pan. As the eggs begin to set, gently stir with chopsticks or a spatula, scrambling them with the cucumber to create a soft scrambled egg texture.
Step 7
Once the eggs are softly cooked and fluffy, drizzle 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce over the pan and quickly mix everything together. The umami from the oyster sauce will enhance the flavors of the cucumber and eggs, resulting in delicious cucumber scrambled eggs. Serve immediately with warm rice!
