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Cucumber Salad

A crisp and refreshing salad featuring thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a spicy, tangy dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4100 cal/serving

KoreanSideNo-CookVeganVegetarianPescatarianKosher-styleNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash 2 large cucumbers thoroughly and cut into thin slices.

  2. 2

    Place sliced 2 large cucumbers in a large bowl, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, and mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, whisk 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp chili flakes, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 minced garlic clove until sugar dissolves.

  4. 4

    Drain and rinse 2 large cucumbers under cold water to reduce saltiness, then pat dry with a clean towel.

  5. 5

    Add dressing to 2 large cucumbers and toss until evenly coated.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle 2 finely chopped green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds over salad and give a final gentle toss.

  7. 7

    Chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving.

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Questions

Why pat it dry first in Cucumber Salad?

Step 4 reads: "Drain and rinse 2 large cucumbers under cold water to reduce saltiness, then pat dry with a clean towel." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 4 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Is there a substitute for rice vinegar in Cucumber Salad?

The entry for Cucumber Salad calls for 2 tbsp rice vinegar. In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

How hot is Cucumber Salad?

Moderately. The heat in Cucumber Salad comes from 1 tbsp chili flakes. For a milder plate, halve the chili flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Cucumber Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Cucumber Salad is 1 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Cucumber Salad contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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