Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring spiral cucumbers, a light marinade, and a satisfying crunch from sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pcs cucumbers
- 3 tsp granulated white sugar
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp garlic, crushed
- 2 to 3 tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tsp rice vinegar
- 3 tsp Chinese chili oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tsp salt
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients for the Asian cucumber salad.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onion.
- Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, Chinese chili oil, and sesame oil until it forms a marinade.
- Cut the ends off each cucumber, then place them between a pair of chopsticks for stabilization.
- Make diagonal cuts down the length of the cucumber, then flip and create perpendicular cuts to form spirals.
- Place the cucumber spirals in a bowl and sprinkle with salt, massaging it gently onto the flesh. Let sit for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt.
- Pour the marinade over the cucumbers and mix until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
This salad can be prepared in advance; just assemble before serving to keep it fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg