Cucumber Noodles Food

CUCUMBER NOODLES SALAD RECIPE WITH TAHINI SAUCE

Steps:

• Spiralize the cucumbers using a spiralizer. Salt lightly and set over the sink to drain.
• Make the tahini sauce according to the directions here.
• Pat the cucumber noodles dry. Divide among plates and drizzle with tahini sauce.

CUCUMBER NOODLES

Steps:

• Adjust blade of slicer to 1/8-inch-thick setting. Using slicer, cut each cucumber lengthwise into long 1/8-inch-thick julienne strips, slicing until you reach core, then rotate cucumber a quarter turn and continue slicing and rotating until left with nothing but core. Blanch cucumber "noodles" in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water 1 minute, then drain in a colander. Immerse colander with cucumbers in a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, about 2 minutes. Drain cucumbers, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel and pat cucumbers dry.
• Heat butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook cucumbers, mint, salt, pepper, zest, and lemon juice, tossing to coat, until just heated through, about 1 minute.

CUCUMBER NOODLES

Steps:

• Julienne each cucumber into long 1/8" strips, omitting cucumber's core.
• Blanch cucumber "noodles" in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water 1 minute, then drain in a colander.
• Immerse colander with cucumbers in a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, about 2 minutes.
• Drain cucumbers, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel and pat cucumbers dry.
• Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook cucumbers, mint, salt, pepper, zest and lemon juice, tossing to coat, until just heated through, about 1 minute.

DRUNKEN CUCUMBER NOODLES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water, making sure there are no lumps. Stir in the hoisin, chili paste and sesame oil.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sauce mixture, bring to a simmer and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Reserve the sauce in a small bowl for later.
• Wipe out the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the peanut oil and when hot, add the chicken and cook until just browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the onions, peppers and garlic and cook until just softened, about 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet, stir in the sauce, tomatoes and scallions and cook for 1 minute more.
• Place the cucumber noodles in a large bowl and toss with the hot chicken mixture from the skillet directly before serving. Sprinkle with torn basil and serve.