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Spiral Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing Asian cucumber salad featuring spiral-cut cucumbers tossed in a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oils, garlic, and a hint of chili. This quick and easy salad is perfect as a light appetizer or side dish, offering a crisp texture and a harmonious balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.

Ingredients

Cucumbers

  • 5 pcs cucumbers
  • 3 tsp salt

Marinade

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients needed for the Asian cucumber salad to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  2. Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, mix granulated white sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onion thoroughly to combine the flavors.
  3. Add Liquids: Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, Chinese chili oil, and sesame oil into the sugar mixture. Set this marinade aside to meld flavors.
  4. Cut Cucumbers: Trim both ends off each cucumber. Place a pair of chopsticks along the length of the cucumber and slice diagonally across it without cutting all the way through, keeping it attached for spiraling.
  5. Create Spiral Cuts: Flip the cucumber with the smooth side up and make perpendicular diagonal cuts, creating a spiral effect on the cucumber. Repeat for all cucumbers.
  6. Salt and Massage: Place the spiral cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and gently massage to distribute the salt evenly. Let them sit for 8 to 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture and enhance flavor.
  7. Rinse: Rinse the salted cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt and pat them dry.
  8. Toss with Marinade: Pour the prepared Asian marinade over the cucumbers and mix until they are evenly coated. Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp, flavorful salad.

Notes

  • For a milder spice level, reduce or omit the Chinese chili oil.
  • You can substitute cucumbers with English cucumbers for fewer seeds and a thinner skin.
  • The salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day for flavors to meld further.
  • Use fresh garlic and green onions for optimum flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://saracooking.com/spiral-asian-cucumber-salad-recipe/