Sea cucumber are usually only available in-store as a dried product, which is rehydrated for cooking. But you can learn to take a fresh sea cucumber and prepare it for cooking with this simple series of steps, developed and shared with us by a San Diego commercial sea cucumber diver, who eats them as part of his regular diet.

Sea cucumber is a local commercial fishery that many San Diegans may be unaware of, but the sea cucumber is widely appreciated in many cultural cuisines. This stir-fry recipe is simple and accessible for anyone interested in trying the nutritious and versatile sea cucumber for the first time!