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What Is Sea cucumber and How Can I Use It?

Sea cucumber is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 2 recipes to get you started.

Quick facts

In Chinese
海参
British (UK) term
Sea cucumber
en français
concombre de mer
en español
pepino de mar

Recipes using sea cucumber

There are 2 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Secret Ingredient Dip

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Cold seafood dip built on the surprise of sea cucumber, blended into a fluffy mix of cream cheese and whipped heavy cream. Three ingredients, served chilled with potato chips or crackers.

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Crispy Meat & Seafood Roll

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Shrimp, chicken, water chestnuts, and Chinese ham wrapped in pork caul fat, deep-fried into crispy golden rolls, and served with hoisin dipping sauce. An impressive Chinese banquet appetizer with showstopping presentation.

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