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A fresh and flavorful Asian cucumber salad featuring spiral-cut cucumbers soaked in a sweet, tangy, spicy, and savory sesame soy dressing.

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 ingredients and tools (mixing bowl, knife, chopsticks).
  2. In a bowl, mix granulated sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onions.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil; set the marinade aside.
  4. Trim the ends off each cucumber.
  5. Sandwich one cucumber between two chopsticks to prevent cutting through.
  6. Make diagonal slices along the cucumber’s length, stopping at the chopsticks to create slits.
  7. Flip the cucumber so the smooth side is up and make perpendicular diagonal slices to form accordion spirals; repeat for all cucumbers.
  8. Place the cucumber spirals in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and gently massage to draw out moisture.
  9. Let the salted cucumbers sit for 8–10 minutes.
  10. Rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt.
  11. Pour the prepared marinade over the cucumbers and toss gently until all spirals are evenly coated.

Notes

Use chopsticks to guide slicing and create accordion spiral cuts without slicing through the cucumber., Salting cucumbers before marinating draws out moisture for crispness; rinse thoroughly to avoid salty bites., Chill the salad in the fridge for an hour before serving to enhance flavor., Substitute white sugar with maple syrup or other sweeteners if desired., Add red pepper flakes to increase spice., Serve with cauliflower rice, white rice, or proteins like teriyaki salmon or braised chicken wings., Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days; freezing is not recommended as cucumbers lose crunch.

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