Fried Cucumber with Eggs and Ham

Fried Cucumber with Eggs and Ham

Fried Cucumber with Eggs and Ham is a home-style vegetable dish at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 337 kcal. This is a refreshing and quick home-style stir-fry with a salty and savory flavo. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

2 / 5

★★☆☆☆

Easy
Estimated Calories

337 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cucumber
  • Eggs
  • Ham sausage
  • Salt
  • Light Soy Sauce
  • Red chili peppers (optional)

Steps

  1. Wash the cucumber and cut it into half-round slices; set aside.
  2. Cut the ham into half-round slices; set aside.
  3. Finely chop the red chili peppers (optional); set aside.
  4. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk well to make 'egg liquid'.
  5. Pour 5ml of cooking oil into a hot pan.
  6. Turn the heat to low after the oil is hot, pour in the beaten 'egg liquid', use chopsticks to scramble and stir-fry until the eggs solidify and the color turns slightly yellow (semi-cooked eggs), then remove and set aside.
  7. **Do not wash the pan**. Pour 5ml of cooking oil into the pan, add the cucumber slices and stir-fry over high heat for '1 minute'.
  8. Pour the 'semi-cooked eggs' into the pan, add 2g of salt and 3ml of light soy sauce, and immediately add the ham slices and chopped peppers (optional); stir-fry evenly.
  9. Turn off the heat and serve.

Notes

This is a refreshing and quick home-style stir-fry with a salty and savory flavor. The cucumber is crispy and tender, the eggs are soft and smooth, and the ham adds fragrance; it is a popular Chinese home-cooked dish. Eggs provide high-quality protein, cucumber is rich in vitamins and water, and ham boosts the flavor, making the overall nutrition balanced. The cooking steps are simple and clear with low difficulty, making it very beginner-friendly. The entire process from prep to serving takes only about 10 minutes.

Estimated Difficulty: ★★
Estimated Calories: 337 kcal

Calculation:
Determine how many servings you plan to make before cooking. One serving is exactly enough for 1 person.

Per Serving:

- Cucumber 1 stalk (approx. 200g)
- Eggs 2
- Ham sausage 1 stalk (approx. 40g)
- Red chili pepper 1 (optional)
- Cooking oil 10ml
- Light soy sauce 3ml
- Salt 2g

- Ham is salty, so add it after seasoning to prevent it from absorbing extra salt.

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