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Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

Crispy and refreshing spicy salad perfect for a summer day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 74 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker for optional quick steam
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 450 g Japanese or English/Persian cucumber around 450g/16oz
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce or tamari/shoyu
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon Chinese chili oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Add cucumber and salt in a bowl, and toss until the salt is well distributed. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then drain and rinse the cucumber thoroughly.
  • In a bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, Chinese chili oil, and sesame oil. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour dressing into cucumber slices, and toss until cucumbers are well coated.
  • Serve immediately, or let it sit in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow time for the cucumbers to absorb the flavors.
  • Before serving, give it a quick stir to mix settled flavors back up.

Notes

If you have time, let the salad sit in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors. Adjust the spice levels by adding or reducing chili oil or flakes.