Braised Cucumbers with Pork and Ginger - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• Four 12- to 14-ounce European seedless cucumbers, ends trimmed
• 1/4 head of Napa cabbage (10 ounces), cored and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/4 cup finely chopped chives or scallions, plus more for garnish
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Chinese chili paste or Sriracha
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 quart chicken stock or low-sodium broth