Recipes

Peel and cut off ends of cucumbers, cut lengthwise and scoop out seeds

Cut into diagonal slices, about 1/4" thick, lay on paper towels or kitchen towels to pat as much liquid out as possible

Heat oil in wok over medium high heat, until oil starts to shimmer

Add onion, with dash of salt, and caramelize - remove and set aside

Let oil get back up to heat

Add cucumber - be very careful to add away from you - these will still have some liquid in them, and there will be "spitting"

Occasionally stir cucumber, but not too much as, you want to sear them and not boil them - so you want as much liquid to evaporate as possible

When cucumber is translucent, add back in onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, and tabasco

Stir fry, tossing cucumber and onion with rest of ingredients until everything is piping hot