Yes, you can! How to cook a cucumber

Courtesy Martha Stewart
After a lifetime of believing cucumbers can only be eaten raw, I recently discovered that Asia has been cooking them for centuries. While soy, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and even peanuts go well with stir-fry cucumbers, you can also sauté or bake them.
Since they’re delicate and devoid of sugar, they won’t caramelize. So you’ll need to handle gently and add some extra seasonings to channel their umami.
As for me, I enjoy frying cucumbers with tomatoes, salt, dill, and a splash of oil and vinegar for a warm “Greek” salad in the winter, topped with feta or parmesan. Delicious!
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