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Suo Yi Huang Gua (Chinese Cucumber Salad)

20 minServes 2Nutri-Score B€
from @veganbunnyelle10 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • cucumber (washed, ends trimmed)Produce2 pieces
  • salt (for salting the cucumber)Spices5 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • black vinegarPantry20 ml
  • sesame oilPantry10 ml
  • sugarPantry5 g
  • chili oil (with crispy chili flakes)Pantry20 ml
  • sesame seeds (toasted)Nuts & seeds5 g

per serving

Nutrition

143kcal

Carbs
9 g
Proteins
2 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cut the cucumber

    • Place the cucumber between two chopsticks and make straight vertical cuts on one side.
    • Flip the cucumber over and make diagonal cuts on the other side.
    Step 1

  2. Salt and drain

    • Sprinkle the cucumber with salt and rub it in.
    • Let it sit so the excess water drains, then discard the liquid.
    Step 2

  3. Make the dressing

    • Mix the garlic, soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil and sugar in a bowl.
    • Stir in the chili oil and toasted sesame seeds.
    Step 3

  4. Toss and serve

    • Pour the dressing over the cucumber and toss well.
    • Serve immediately, or chill briefly before serving.
    Step 4
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