「Stir-Fried Cucumber with Egg and Ham」

Ingredients and amounts

• Cucumber: 1 (about 200 g)
• Eggs: 2
• Ham sausage: 1 (about 40 g)
• Red chili pepper: 1 (optional)
• Cooking oil: 10 ml
• Light soy sauce: 3 ml
• Salt: 2 g

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Wash the cucumber and slice into half-moons. Set aside.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Slice the ham sausage into half-moons. Set aside.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Finely chop the red chili pepper (optional). Set aside.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat until well combined.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Heat 5 ml of cooking oil in a pan over high heat.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to low, pour in the beaten eggs, and stir quickly with chopsticks until the eggs are just set and slightly golden. Remove and set aside.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Without washing the pan, add the remaining 5 ml of oil. Add the cucumber slices and stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Return the cooked eggs to the pan. Add 2 g salt and 3 ml light soy sauce, then immediately add the ham slices and chopped chili (if using). Stir-fry until everything is well combined.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving plate.