Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe (Smashed Style)
Spicy Asian cucumber salad is a crisp and refreshing side dish made with salted cucumbers, garlic, chili oil, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus resting
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 small Persian cucumbers or 2 English cucumbers sliced
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 to 2 teaspoons chili oil or red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
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Slice cucumbers and place in a colander.
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Sprinkle with salt and let sit 15 to 20 minutes.
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Pat cucumbers dry and transfer to a bowl.
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Whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and chili oil.
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Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss gently.
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Let rest 10 minutes to absorb flavor.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
For best texture, serve within 24 hours. Adjust chili oil to control heat level.