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This stir-fried cucumber is a tasty side dish with a satisfying crunch and the fragrant flavor of oyster sauce. If you’re tired of cucumber salad, try stir-frying it for a fresh, delicious twist!

Looking for more ways to enjoy cucumber? Check out these easy Japanese cucumber recipes!

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this cucumber recipe:

Japanese Cucumbers: Slim and crisp with a refreshing texture. You can substitute Persian or English cucumbers.
Tofu: Use firm tofu and drain well before cooking to avoid excess moisture in the pan.
Vegetable Oil: Any neutral oil works. I use rice oil in this recipe.
Sake: Adds subtle sweetness, umami, and a pleasant aroma. If you don’t have sake on hand, you can substitute it with water.
Oyster Sauce: Rich, savory, and slightly sweet sauce that brings everything together. For a plant-based option, use mushroom-based oyster sauce or a mix of soy sauce and a touch of sugar.

How To Make Cucumber Stir-fry: STEP BY STEP

Here’s a quick visual guide! Check the recipe card below for the video and full details!

Step 1

Remove the seeds from the cucumber and slice it diagonally.

Step 2

Stir-fry the cucumber.

Step 3

Cook the tofu until lightly browned.

Step 4

Add sake and oyster sauce, then stir-fry.

Serve it up and enjoy this quick cucumber stir-fry as a tasty side or light main dish!

Recipe Tips

For a crunchier texture, scoop out and discard the cucumber’s soft, moist seeds.
Cook the tofu first, then add it to the stir-fry with the other ingredients. This helps prevent it from falling apart.
You can also add colorful vegetables like carrots and bell peppers for variety.

What To Serve With

To complement this cucumber stir-fry, I recommend serving it with steamed Japanese rice, eggplant agebitashi, and cabbage and tomato miso soup!

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Cucumber Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce

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Prep: 5

Cook: 5

Total: 10

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Author: Juri Austin

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Equipment

Medium flyring pan

Ingredients

▢ 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
▢ ½ block Firm Tofu, drained and cut into bite-sized pieces
▢ 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
▢ 1 Tbsp Sake
▢ 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, then slice diagonally. Drain the tofu and cut it into bite-sized cubes.
Stir-Fry the Cucumber: Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the cucumber slices and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Tofu: In the same pan, add the tofu and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side.
Add Sauce and Combine: Return the cucumber to the pan. Add the sake and oyster sauce, and stir gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Serve: Transfer to a plate and enjoy!

Notes

For a crunchier texture, scoop out and discard the cucumber’s soft, moist seeds.
Cook the tofu first, then add it to the stir-fry with the other ingredients. This helps prevent it from falling apart.
You can also add colorful vegetables like carrots and bell peppers for variety.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 10gFat: 11g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Side

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: cucumber stir fry

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