Anonymous 2-7-2005

1 large abalone, sliced into steaks 1/2 inch thick

1 large cucumber

2 tablespoons dry sherry

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt, optional

3 tablespoons peanut oil

Score surface of each steak at 1/4 inch intervals about 3/4 through. Cut across

scoring to make strips about 1 inch wide. Peel cucumber and halve it

lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Cut each half lengthwise again, then cut

into 2 inch lengths. Score each piece 1/2 way through at 1/8 inch intervals.

Combine sherry, soy sauce, sugar and salt. Heat oil in very hot wok, stir fry

cucumber for 2 minutes. Add abalone pieces, stir fry for 1 minute. Do not

overcook. Pour sauce over cucumber and abalone in wok, cook only long enough to

heat through. Serve immediately over steamed white rice. Serves 2 to 4.