Chinese Cucumber Salad
Chinese Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Place the cucumbers on a cutting board. Using the flat side of a large knife or a rolling pin, gently but firmly smash the cucumbers until they begin to crack and break apart.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches long.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Transfer the cucumber pieces to a medium-sized bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the cucumbers and mix thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Let the salted cucumbers sit for 10 minutes. This process will draw out excess water, making the salad crispier and more flavorful.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
After 10 minutes, carefully drain the excess water from the cucumbers. You can use a colander or simply tilt the bowl and press the cucumbers gently against the side to release the liquid.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of chili oil, and 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds to the drained cucumbers.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Mix all the ingredients well until the cucumbers are evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chinese Cucumber Salad
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Place the cucumbers on a cutting board. Using the flat side of a large knife or a rolling pin, gently but firmly smash the cucumbers until they begin to crack and break apart.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches long.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Transfer the cucumber pieces to a medium-sized bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the cucumbers and mix thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Let the salted cucumbers sit for 10 minutes. This process will draw out excess water, making the salad crispier and more flavorful.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
After 10 minutes, carefully drain the excess water from the cucumbers. You can use a colander or simply tilt the bowl and press the cucumbers gently against the side to release the liquid.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of chili oil, and 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds to the drained cucumbers.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Mix all the ingredients well until the cucumbers are evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min