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Easy & Quick Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings as a small side dish

Description

This Easy & Quick Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad offers a refreshing crunch with a flavorful kick. Crisp cucumbers are spiral-sliced and marinated in a tangy and spicy dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, chili oil, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, and green onions. Perfect as a light appetizer or a vibrant side dish to complement any Asian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Cucumbers

  • 6 Mini cucumbers or Persian cucumbers
  • 2 teaspoons Salt (to drain water)

Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon Regular soy sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon White granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Green onion, finely sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and cut off the ends to prepare for spiral slicing.
  2. Spiral Slice Cucumbers: Place one cucumber between two chopsticks. Make thin diagonal slices on the top side, then flip the cucumber and repeat on the other side to create a spiral effect. Cut the cucumber into halves and repeat with remaining cucumbers. Alternatively, thinly slice cucumbers if preferred.
  3. Salt and Drain Cucumbers: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of salt over the cucumbers and gently massage them to help release excess water. Let them soak for 5 minutes but no longer than 10 to prevent break down.
  4. Rinse and Strain: Rinse cucumbers thoroughly in cold water 3 to 4 times to remove excess salt. Strain well and set aside.
  5. Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, Chinese chili oil, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and finely sliced green onions. Mix well.
  6. Mix Salad: Pour dressing over the drained cucumbers and gently toss to coat evenly.
  7. Serve: Serve immediately as a crisp, spicy side dish or appetizer.

Notes

  • Do not soak cucumbers in salt for more than 10 minutes to avoid sogginess.
  • Spiral slicing with chopsticks helps create an attractive presentation but thin slicing works just as well.
  • Adjust chili oil quantity to control the heat level of the salad.
  • Use Persian cucumbers for the perfect crunch and thin skin; if unavailable, mini cucumbers are a good substitute.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Chinese

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