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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

A quick and refreshing Asian cucumber salad with tangy and spicy flavors, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cucumbers
  • 5 pcs Persian cucumbers
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tbsp sesame oil
  • 0.75 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5-1 tbsp sugar see notes
  • 0.75 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 0.5 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 0.5 tbsp garlic (minced, optional)

Method
 

  1. Slice cucumbers at an angle and sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. Drain excess water, rinse cucumbers quickly, then return to bowl.
  3. Add sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic. Mix well.

Notes

Adjust sugar and chili oil to taste for desired sweetness and spiciness.