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title: "Cold Tossed Cucumber Stem (凉拌莴笋)"
description: "A crisp, refreshing home-style cold tossed dish. The cucumber stem becomes extra tender and crunchy after marinating, with a hint of spiciness that whets the appetite. Rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, it is low in calories. The method is simple and beginner-friendly, taking about 20 minutes from prep to serving. Chilling it enhances the flavor."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_liang-ban-wo-sun.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/vegetable_dish_liang-ban-wo-sun/"
---

# Cold Tossed Cucumber Stem

**凉拌莴笋 · liáng bàn wō sǔn**

> Time: 20 min · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 295 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Vegetables](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/vegetable_dish/) (素菜)

A crisp, refreshing home-style cold tossed dish. The cucumber stem becomes extra tender and crunchy after marinating, with a hint of spiciness that whets the appetite. Rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, it is low in calories. The method is simple and beginner-friendly, taking about 20 minutes from prep to serving. Chilling it enhances the flavor.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_liang-ban-wo-sun.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 1 stalk Celtuce (莴笋) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose cucumber stems that are bright green, firm to the touch, and have thin skin.
- 2 pieces Bird's eye chili (小米辣) — per serving
  - Tip: Bright red, firm bird's eye chilies are spicier.
- 1 slice Ginger (姜) — per serving
  - Tip: Older ginger has a spicier, more intense flavor.
- 2 grains Garlic (head) (蒜头) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose plump garlic cloves that have not sprouted.
- 5 g Salt (盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular table salt is fine.
- 25 ml Cooking oil (食用油) — per serving
  - Tip: A mild-flavored vegetable oil is recommended.

### Optional

- 0.25 stalks Radish (萝卜)
  - Tip: Choose red or white radishes with smooth surfaces and no cracks.

## Tools

Peeler, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Large bowl, Wok, Slotted spoon

## Method (5 steps)

1. **Peel and Marinate** — Peel the cucumber stem and cut into small strips. Cut the radish into strips, place both in a large bowl, add salt and toss to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes.
   - Duration: 12 min
   - Tip: Peel as much of the cucumber stem skin as possible, otherwise it will really affect the texture.
   - Tip: The size of the strips depends on personal preference.
   ![Step 1: Peel and Marinate](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_liang-ban-wo-sun/step_1.jpg)
2. **Rinse to Remove Salt** — Rinse the marinated cucumber stem 1-2 times with water.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Rinse off excess salt to prevent the final dish from being too salty.
   ![Step 2: Rinse to Remove Salt](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_liang-ban-wo-sun/step_2.jpg)
3. **Blanch** — Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the cucumber stem, blanch for 1 minute, remove and drain. Place in a large bowl.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Do not blanch for too long, or it will lose its crisp texture.
   ![Step 3: Blanch](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_liang-ban-wo-sun/step_3.jpg)
4. **Fry Aromatics in Hot Oil** — Heat oil in a wok, add ginger slices, garlic cloves, and bird's eye chili, stir-fry for 30-45 seconds, then pour over the cucumber stem.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Watch the heat, do not burn the garlic.
   ![Step 4: Fry Aromatics in Hot Oil](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_liang-ban-wo-sun/step_4.jpg)
5. **Toss and Serve** — Toss thoroughly, then plate and serve.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Toss evenly so the flavors fully penetrate.
   ![Step 5: Toss and Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_liang-ban-wo-sun/step_5.jpg)

## Tips

- Radish is optional, added only for color.
- After plating, you can add extra light soy sauce, white sugar, aromatic vinegar, sesame, or other seasonings to taste.
- The size of the cucumber stem strips depends on personal preference, but peel as much of the skin as possible, otherwise it will really affect the texture.
- Chilling enhances the effect.

## Overview image

![Cold Tossed Cucumber Stem — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_liang-ban-wo-sun_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/vegetable_dish/凉拌莴笋/凉拌莴笋.md

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