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Chinese Cucumber Salad
15 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€
B
15 min
15 minChinese Cucumber Salad
what you need
Ingredients
cucumber (large, ends trimmed, thinly sliced)Produce2 pieces
sea saltSpices8 g
black vinegarPantry22 ml
soy saucePantry15 ml- sesame oilPantry5 ml
sugarPantry8 g
garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces- chilli oil (to taste)Pantry15 ml
sesame seeds (to garnish)Nuts & seeds5 g
per serving
Nutrition
46kcal
- Carbs
- 6 g
- Proteins
- 1 g
- Fat
- 2 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mandoline
Mixing bowl
Colander
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Slice the cucumbers
- Wash the cucumbers and slice off the ends.
- Thinly slice them with a knife or a mandoline.
- Step 2
Salt and rinse the cucumbers
- Place the slices in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and mix well.
- Set aside to draw out excess moisture.
- Rinse the slices well at least 3 times, then drain well and pat dry if needed.
- Step 3
Make the dressing
- Add the black vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic and chilli oil to the cucumbers.
- Toss well to coat.
- Step 4
Plate and garnish
- Transfer onto a plate and spoon over the leftover dressing.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and extra chilli oil.