Spicy Asian Cucumbers

4 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 2 hr 15 min

“This is one of my favorite ways to prepare cucumbers. Very different from the traditional way.” - by JOSIE

Ingredients

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

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Directions

Place cucumbers into a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let drain at least 30 minutes. Shake off excess liquid but don't rinse the cucumbers.
Whisk soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hot chili oil, and red pepper flakes in a salad bowl. Stir in cucumbers to coat with dressing. Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
75 cal
4%

Fat
3.1 g
5%

Carbs
12 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (4)

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matt&linds

Oct. 8, 2012

"We loved it! I didn't have sesame oil so I just used a bit of olive oil and some sesame seeds. I also added a lot more rice vinegar, maybe about 1/4 cup, and water , 1/4 cup, to the mix so that the ..." See morecucumbers were slightly swimming. I put them in the fridge for an hour or so. Very yummy and my guests loved them as well."

just_jam

Feb. 17, 2013

"loved this.. used only 1/3 of the sugar.. didn't have chili oil so i added a teaspoon of chili sauce.. used regular white vinegar since i didn't have the rice vinegar.. doubled the garlic and crushed ..." See moreit instead of slicing.. marinated for an hour and a half.. and it was awesome.. ty so much for the recipe"

BSubero

Aug. 28, 2012

"These are delish. We frequent a Korean Mandu joint here in DC where they serve a cucumber kimchi dish that tastes just like this. Thanks for the recipe. Love it!..." See more"

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