Chinese Cucumber Salad
Chinese Cucumber Salad is a refreshing dish featuring crisp cucumbers tossed in a zesty blend of garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a hint of chili flakes, it offers a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- a small handful of chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2½ tsp sugar
- 2 tsp chili oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1½ tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tsp light soy sauce
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumbers and pat them dry with a clean towel.
- To prepare the dressing, combine salt, sugar, sesame oil, light soy sauce, and rice vinegar, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve completely.
- Set aside.
- Place a cucumber on a cutting board and gently press down with a large knife to crack it into sections.
- Continue this process along the entire cucumber until it's broken into four long pieces.
- Slice each piece at a 45-degree angle into bite-sized chunks.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber pieces with the dressing, garlic, and chili oil.
- Toss everything thoroughly to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro before serving.