Description
This is one of my favorite ways to prepare cucumbers. Very different from the traditional way.
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 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 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.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4