Recipes for Dried Sea Cucumber

Ingredients

• 200g expired dried sea cucumber
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, soak the dried sea cucumber in warm water for 1 hour or until softened. Rinse well.
2. In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic, and stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the sea cucumber, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce into the wok and stir well to coat the ingredients.
6. Continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the sea cucumber and vegetables.
7. Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.
8. Enjoy your delicious sea cucumber stir-fry!

Ingredients

• 200g expired dried sea cucumber
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated
• 1 red chili, sliced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped bok choy
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, soak the dried sea cucumber in warm water for 1 hour or until softened. Rinse well.
2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and red chili. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the sea cucumber, mushrooms, and bok choy. Stir for another 2 minutes.
5. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sea cucumber is tender.
6. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
7. Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
8. Enjoy your comforting and spicy sea cucumber soup!

Ingredients

• 150g slightly expired dried sea cucumber
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Soak the dried sea cucumber in water overnight to rehydrate it. Drain and finely chop it.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and chopped parsley.
4. Gradually pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until well combined.
5. Add the chopped sea cucumber to the batter and mix well.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the sea cucumber batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
8. Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.
9. Serve the crispy sea cucumber fritters hot as an appetizer or snack.