Name: Viral TikTok Asian Cucumber Salad (Crunchy, Spicy & Addictive!) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 5 pcs cucumbers; 3 tsp granulated white sugar; 2 tsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp garlic, crushed; 2 to 3 tbsp green onion, chopped; 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce; 3 tsp rice vinegar; 3 tsp Chinese chili oil; 1 tsp sesame oil; 3 tsp salt

Description

This Viral TikTok Asian Cucumber Salad is a crunchy, spicy, and irresistibly addictive dish featuring spiral-cut cucumbers tossed in a zesty Asian marinade. Combining garlic, sesame seeds, chili oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, this refreshing salad is perfect as a light appetizer or a revitalizing side dish with any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

5 pcs cucumbers

Marinade & Seasoning

3 tsp granulated white sugar
2 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp garlic, crushed
2 to 3 tbsp green onion, chopped
1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
3 tsp rice vinegar
3 tsp Chinese chili oil
1 tsp sesame oil
3 tsp salt

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Instructions

Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients needed for the Asian cucumber salad to prepare for effortless assembly.
Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine the granulated sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onions, mixing them well to blend the flavors.
Add Liquid Seasonings: Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, Chinese chili oil, and sesame oil into the mixture. Set this marinade aside for later use.
Prepare Cucumbers: Cut off both ends of each cucumber. Position each cucumber between a pair of chopsticks to prevent cutting all the way through when slicing.
Create Spiral Cuts: Make diagonal cuts along the length of the cucumber without slicing completely through. Flip the cucumber smoothly and make perpendicular cuts to form a spiral pattern. Repeat this for all cucumbers.
Salt the Cucumbers: Place the cucumber spirals in a bowl and sprinkle evenly with salt. Massage the salt into the cucumbers gently and let them sit for 8 to 10 minutes to enhance crispiness.
Rinse Cucumbers: Rinse the salted cucumber spirals thoroughly with cold water to remove excess saltiness, ensuring the flavor remains balanced.
Mix with Marinade: Pour the prepared Asian marinade over the cucumber spirals and toss well until they are evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to intensify flavors.

Notes

Always slice the cucumbers at an angle to achieve the desired spiral shape.
Soaking the cucumbers in salt helps make them crispier; rinse up to three times with cold water to remove excess salt.
For best flavor, refrigerate the salad after mixing for an hour or longer to allow the marinade to soak in deeply.