Description
A refreshing dish featuring crisp cucumbers mixed with savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3/4 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2–1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3/4 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and slice one end of the cucumber at an angle.
- Continue slicing at the same angle until the entire cucumber is sliced into oval pieces.
- Place slices in a bowl, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt, and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Drain the water, rinse the cucumbers briefly, and return them to the bowl.
- Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.
- Stir until well combined and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crunch, use a mandoline slicer. If short on time, skip the salting process but it improves texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg