Low budget egg cucumber recipe, simple sahur menu in just 10 minutes

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Brilio.net – Often the time for breaking the fast or sahur feels very limited, so you need simple cooking ideas without the need for complicated preparations. A menu made from cucumber and eggs can be a lifesaver when the contents of the refrigerator are running low but you still want to eat warm and nutritious dishes.

Apart from the very fast cooking process, the ingredients needed are also very pocket friendly, aka low budget. The combination of the soft texture of cucumber and the deliciousness of scrambled eggs creates a fresh sauce, very suitable to be enjoyed with warm rice to restore energy after a day of fasting.

Recipe for Savory Egg Cucumber Sauce

Egg-cooked cucumber recipe
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This dish is a practical solution for those who are looking for a simple menu with minimal capital. The savory taste of sauteed garlic blends perfectly with the broth and gently stirred eggs. You can adjust the thickness of the sauce according to your taste for a delicious rice meal. The following recipe is quoted BrilioFood from Cookpad @dapur_julie, Saturday (31/1/2026).

Ingredients:

– 1 young cucumber (can be replaced with gambas)
– 2 chicken eggs
– 2 cloves of garlic
– 200 ml of water
– A pinch of salt
– Sufficient powdered stock
– Oil for frying

How to make:

1. Peel the skin of the cucumber according to taste, then wash it clean and cut into pieces as desired.
2. Finely chop the garlic, sauté with a little oil and salt so that the aroma becomes more fragrant.
3. Add the cucumber slices to the sautéed onions, stir-fry briefly, then pour in the water and add the stock powder.
4. Wait until the water boils slightly, then break the egg directly into the dish.
5. Stir the eggs slowly until the sauce reduces slightly, then turn off the heat and serve with warm rice.

Duration: 10 Minutes
Servings: 2 People

FAQ How to Cook Egg Cucumbers

1. Do cucumbers have to be completely peeled?

It’s not necessary, peeling the cucumber skin alternately can provide a crunchy texture as well as a prettier green appearance to the dish.

2. What is the function of adding salt when sauteing garlic?

The salt added with the garlic when sautéing functions to release the natural oils of the onions so that the aroma is much more fragrant and sharp.

3. Is it possible to scramble the eggs separately before mixing?

You can, but adding the eggs directly into the boiling soup will make the texture of the sauce thicker and the savory taste of the eggs blend better with the cucumber.

4. Apart from cucumber, what vegetables have similar characteristics to this recipe?

Gambas or oyong is the best choice because it has a high water content and a texture that softens quickly when cooked with eggs.

5. How do you keep cucumbers from getting too soft when cooked?

Make sure not to cook the cucumbers for too long after the water has boiled; just add the egg as soon as the water foams so the cucumber still has some texture when you bite into it.

(brl/tin)