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Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad

Name: Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad with Sesame Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber; 1 tbsp salt; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp chili oil; 1 tsp MSG; 2 cloves garlic, grated

This spicy garlic cucumber salad is a quick no-cook dish that combines crisp English cucumbers with a savory-tangy dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil. The key to maximum crunch is salting the cucumbers beforehand to draw out excess water.

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Total

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

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Ingredients

1 large English cucumber
1 tbsp salt
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp chili oil
1 tsp MSG
2 cloves garlic, grated

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Instructions

1
Using a mandoline slicer, thinly slice the entire cucumber into a large container.
2
Add salt to the sliced cucumbers. The salt will help draw out excess moisture.
3
Secure the lid on the container and shake well. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
4
After 10 minutes, drain the liquid that has been drawn out from the cucumbers.
5
Rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove the excess salt, then drain well.
6
Return the drained cucumbers to the container. Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, MSG, and grated garlic.
7
Place the lid back on the container and shake vigorously to combine all the ingredients and coat the cucumbers.
8
The cucumber salad can be served immediately for a crunchy texture, or you can let it marinate longer for more flavor.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Salt cucumbers and let sit 15–20 minutes, then drain and pat dry with paper towels for crispest texture.
Grate garlic directly into the dressing to release maximum flavor and aroma.
Dress just before serving to prevent cucumbers from becoming soggy.
Toast sesame seeds as an optional garnish to deepen the dish's nuttiness.

Substitutions

Sesame oil → neutral oil like vegetable or peanut oil (milder flavor)
Rice wine vinegar → white vinegar or apple cider vinegar (slightly sharper tang)
Chili oil → sriracha or hot sauce thinned with water (adjust ratio to taste)
English cucumber → regular cucumber, seeded (prevents excess moisture)

Storage & make-ahead

Store dressed salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; crispness diminishes over time, so enjoy within a few hours of dressing.