Dan Dan Cucumber Salad
Dan Dan Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the Dan Dan Sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame paste, or unsweetened peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp, or chili oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, or to taste
For the Salad
- 2 cucumbers, medium, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a small plastic container with a lid, add the sesame paste (or unsweetened peanut butter), chili crisp (or chili oil), soy sauce, freshly ground black pepper, chopped green onions, grated garlic, black sesame seeds, and granulated sugar.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Secure the lid on the container and shake it vigorously for about 30 seconds to thoroughly combine all the sauce ingredients until smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the thinly sliced cucumbers into the container with the mixed sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Using a spoon or spatula, gently press the cucumber slices down into the sauce to ensure they are partially submerged.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Secure the lid on the container again and shake it vigorously for another 30-60 seconds, or until all the cucumber slices are evenly coated with the Dan Dan inspired sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Transfer the prepared Dan Dan cucumber salad from the container into a serving bowl. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
⏱️ 4 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Dan Dan Cucumber Salad
For the Dan Dan Sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame paste, or unsweetened peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp, or chili oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, or to taste
For the Salad
- 2 cucumbers, medium, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a small plastic container with a lid, add the sesame paste (or unsweetened peanut butter), chili crisp (or chili oil), soy sauce, freshly ground black pepper, chopped green onions, grated garlic, black sesame seeds, and granulated sugar.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Secure the lid on the container and shake it vigorously for about 30 seconds to thoroughly combine all the sauce ingredients until smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the thinly sliced cucumbers into the container with the mixed sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Using a spoon or spatula, gently press the cucumber slices down into the sauce to ensure they are partially submerged.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Secure the lid on the container again and shake it vigorously for another 30-60 seconds, or until all the cucumber slices are evenly coated with the Dan Dan inspired sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Transfer the prepared Dan Dan cucumber salad from the container into a serving bowl. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
⏱️ 4 min