CUCUMBER STUFFED WITH BEEF

Cucumber Stuffed With Beef image

Provided by Latchy

Categories Asian

Time 20m

Yield 16 pieces approx

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cucumber, as long as possible
1 spring onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 small red chile, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces lean beef or 6 ounces chicken
coriander leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

Preheat the grill/broiler.
Cut the cucumber into 1-inch sections, making alternate straight and zig zag cuts.
Using sharp edged spoon, scoop out the centre of each piece of cucumber.
Grill/broil the steak medium rare.
Chop into fine pieces.
Mix with the rest of the ingredients.
Spoon into the cucumber cups and garnish with coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.8, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 217.5, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 2.5