Chinese Cucumber Salad

Refreshing, bright, and garlicky! Chinese Cucumber Salad is packed with flavor and can be easily made in 15 minutes. Serve as a delicious side dish, or pair with rice for a simple and tasty meal ^_^

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Prep Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 90kcal

Ingredients

1.5 pounds cucumbers use Japanese, Persian, or English cucumbers
1 teaspoon salt
6 cloves garlic minced
1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon chili oil or chili crisp
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bunch cilantro chopped
2 teaspoons sesame seeds optional

Instructions

Wash and then cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Use a large flat knife (we use a cleaver) to gently smash the cucumber. Then slice the cucumber into ½-inch thick slices.
Place the smashed and sliced cucumbers in a large bowl. Add the salt and lightly toss. Let sit for 10 minutes. The salt will help draw water from the cucumber. Drain the excess water.
In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil (or chili crisp), and sugar. Mix well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Pour the sauce mixture over the cucumbers and gently toss so that the cucumbers are all lightly coated in the sauce. Add the chopped cilantro and toss again.
Top with sesame seeds (optional). Then serve, eat, and enjoy!

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