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Asian Cucumber Salad

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A refreshing and easy-to-make Asian cucumber salad with a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Gather all the ingredients for the Asian cucumber salad.
  2. Mix the sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onion in a bowl.
  3. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  4. Cut both ends of each cucumber. Place the cucumber between a pair of chopsticks to hold it in place and prevent the knife from slicing all the way through.
  5. To create the spiral shape, make diagonal cuts down the length of the cucumber. Flip it over with the smooth side facing you and create perpendicular cuts. Repeat on all the cucumbers.
  6. Place the cucumber spirals in a bowl and sprinkle them with salt. Massage the salt onto the cucumbers and let them sit for 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Rinse the cucumbers with cold water.
  8. Pour the Asian marinade over the cucumbers and mix until evenly coated. Enjoy!

Notes

For added crunch, consider adding sliced radishes or bell peppers. Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili oil.

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