| 1 | Slice the cucumbers in half lengthways. |
| 2 | Using a spoon, remove the seeds. |
| 3 | Cut the cucumber halves into 3-by-?inch pieces. |
| 4 | Combine the cucumber pieces with salt and allow to sit in a colander set inside a bowl for 10 minutes. |
| 5 | Rinse them in cold water, blot them dry and toss with the sugar and vinegar. |
| 6 | Heat a wok or large frying pan until it is hot and add the oil and garlic. |
| 7 | Stir-fry for 15 seconds until it is lightly brown. |
| 8 | Mix with the cucumbers and serve. |
| 9 | Ken hom prodigy guest chefs cookboo |
