Spicy Asian-Style Cucumbers

Spicy Asian-Style 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

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.
Spicy Asian-Style Cucumbers
Spicy Asian-Style Cucumbers
Spicy Asian-Style Cucumbers
Spicy Asian-Style Cucumbers

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
  • 1.5 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 large cucumbers - sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch

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