Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
A refreshing and tangy Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad with a flavorful dressing that combines soy sauce, garlic, chili oil, and sesame oil, perfect for a light and zesty side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cucumbers:
- 2 medium Japanese cucumber (or English/Persian cucumber, around 450g/16oz)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari/shoyu)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Chinese chili oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Add cucumber and salt in a bowl, and toss until the salt is well distributed. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then drain and rinse the cucumber thoroughly.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, Chinese chili oil, and sesame oil.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices, and toss until the cucumbers are evenly coated.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 875mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Asian, Cucumber, Salad, Spicy, Tangy, Side Dish
Find it online: https://reemcook.com/spicy-asian-cucumber-salad-recipe/
