Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 cucumbers, large
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, (gochugaru, or to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers into uniform rounds. A mandoline slicer can be used for consistent thickness, or slice carefully with a sharp knife.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the sliced cucumbers into a large metal mixing bowl. Add the salt and toss thoroughly to ensure the salt is evenly distributed. Let the cucumbers sit for 15 minutes to allow the salt to draw out excess moisture.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
While the cucumbers are resting, prepare the dressing. In a separate small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Whisk vigorously until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
After 15 minutes, drain the accumulated liquid from the cucumbers in the large metal bowl. You can gently press the cucumbers against the side of the bowl to extract more water, but avoid squeezing them too hard as this can damage their texture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the prepared dressing over the drained cucumbers. Toss the cucumbers and dressing thoroughly, ensuring every slice is coated in the vibrant, reddish-brown sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Serve the refreshing cucumber salad immediately as a side dish, or chill for a short period before serving for an even cooler experience.
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Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 cucumbers, large
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, (gochugaru, or to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers into uniform rounds. A mandoline slicer can be used for consistent thickness, or slice carefully with a sharp knife.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the sliced cucumbers into a large metal mixing bowl. Add the salt and toss thoroughly to ensure the salt is evenly distributed. Let the cucumbers sit for 15 minutes to allow the salt to draw out excess moisture.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
While the cucumbers are resting, prepare the dressing. In a separate small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Whisk vigorously until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
After 15 minutes, drain the accumulated liquid from the cucumbers in the large metal bowl. You can gently press the cucumbers against the side of the bowl to extract more water, but avoid squeezing them too hard as this can damage their texture.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the prepared dressing over the drained cucumbers. Toss the cucumbers and dressing thoroughly, ensuring every slice is coated in the vibrant, reddish-brown sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve the refreshing cucumber salad immediately as a side dish, or chill for a short period before serving for an even cooler experience.