Spicy Asian Cucumbers

This spicy cucumber salad features crisp cukes tossed with Asian-inspired seasonings, then marinated for a simple and crunchy side dish served cold.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 75 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 large cucumbers - sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch
• 1.5 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cucumbers into a colander and sprinkle with salt. Allow to drain for at least 30 minutes. Shake off excess liquid but do not rinse cucumbers.

Step 2

Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, and red pepper flakes in a salad bowl.

Step 3

Add cucumbers to soy sauce mixture; stir to coat evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before serving.