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asian cucumber salad

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

Asian cucumber salad is a refreshing and crunchy salad made with thinly sliced cucumbers, tossed in a tangy, sweet and spicy dressing. This salad is bursting with flavours of rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and red chilli flakes.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Resting time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 2
Calories: 49kcal
Author: Pavani

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds tossed
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In to mixing bowl, add cucumber slices, and salt and stir gently to combine well.
    1 large cucumber, Salt to taste
  • Cover and keep aside for 10 minutes.
  • While the cucumbers are sitting, prepare the dressing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, red chilli powder, brown sugar, chilli flakes, sesame seeds, and garlic until the sugar has dissolved.
    1 teaspoon rice vinegar, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon garlic
  • After 10 minutes, using a sieve drain the excess salt water from the cucumber completely
  • Place the cucumbers in a large bowl, then pour the salad dressing over them. Toss to coat the cucumbers with dressing.
  • Serve immediately

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Notes

  • Choose fresh, crisp cucumbers that are firm to the touch and have no soft spots or discolouration. This will ensure that your salad has a nice crunch and texture
 
  • You can also adjust the dressing to your liking by adding more or less sugar or red pepper flakes to adjust the sweetness and spiciness levels.
 
  • Be sure to slice the cucumber thinly to ensure they absorb the maximum amount of the best flavor from the dressing.
 
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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