FILLING 3/4 pound of lean ground pork, or beef 1 tablespoon of soy sauce 1 tablespoon of dry sherry 2 teaspoons of sesame oil 1 teaspoon of sugar 1 teaspoon of cornstarch SAUCE 1/3 cup of chicken broth 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 2 tablespoons of dry sherry 1 teaspoon of sugar OTHER, BUT NECESSARY 2 large Cucumbers Cornstarch, for coating 2 teaspoons Cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons of water
Preparation: Combine filling ingredients in a bowl; mix well. Set aside for 30 minutes. Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Peel cucumbers if desired. Cut cucumbers crosswise into 1-inch thick sections; remove center of each section. Spoon about 1 level tablespoon of filling into each section. Lightly coat with cornstarch, shaking off excess. Set aside. Cooking: Set wok in a ring stand and add oil to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Place over high heat until oil reaches 360 to 375ºF. Add cucumber sections, a few at a time, and deep fry for 2 minutes. Lift out and drain on paper towels. Cook remaining cucumber. Place fried cucumber sections in a wide frying pan with a nonstick finish. Pour in sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Add corn starch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Arrange on a serving platter and serve hot. Serves 4 as a Main dish, but also makes a nice hors doeuvre for more. From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection
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