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Chinese Cucumber Salad
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A refreshing and tangy Chinese cucumber salad with crispy peanuts, fragrant garlic, and a zesty chili oil dressing.
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涼拌青瓜 - 做出爽脆入味的手拍青瓜開胃菜 (Cucumbers with Minced Garlic)
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Cooking Steps
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STEP 1 OF 11
Mince the Garlic
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Garlic, finely minced (3 clove)
Finely chop garlic into a paste and set aside.
Go to YouTube · 0:12STEP 2 OF 11
Prep the Coriander
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Fresh Coriander, roughly chopped (2 bunch)
Wash coriander, remove the roots, then chop into short segments.
Go to YouTube · 0:15STEP 3 OF 11
Prepare the Cucumber
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Cucumber, smashed, deseeded (2 stick)
Wash cucumber, cut off both ends, then rub the cut ends against the cucumber to draw out bitterness.
Go to YouTube · 0:29STEP 4 OF 11
Peel and Smash Cucumber
Scrape off the skin in alternating strips, then smash the cucumber flat with a knife.
Go to YouTube · 1:07STEP 5 OF 11
Cut and Salt Cucumber
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Salt (2 teaspoon)
Remove the seedy core, cut into pieces, add salt, toss well, then refrigerate to draw out water.
Go to YouTube · 1:37STEP 6 OF 11
Toast the Sesame Seeds
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Sesame, dry toasted (as needed)
Dry-fry sesame seeds in a pan until lightly golden, then set aside.
Go to YouTube · 2:06STEP 7 OF 11
Fry the Peanuts
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Peanut, fried crispy (as needed)
Fry peanuts in hot oil over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set aside.
Go to YouTube · 2:12STEP 8 OF 11
Make the Chili Oil
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Dried Chilli Flakes, for chili oil (0.5 teaspoon)·Cooking Oil, heated for oil (as needed)
Pour hot oil over dried chili powder, let cool, then strain out solids to get red chili oil.
Go to YouTube · 2:23STEP 9 OF 11
Drain the Cucumber
Remove cucumber from fridge and pour away the excess water drawn out by the salt.
Go to YouTube · 2:35STEP 10 OF 11
Add Seasonings
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White Sugar (1 tablespoon)·Zhenjiang Vinegar (2 tablespoon)·Light Soy Sauce (1 tablespoon)·Sesame Oil (as needed)
Add coriander, garlic, salt, chili oil, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and soy sauce to the cucumber.
Go to YouTube · 2:41STEP 11 OF 11
Toss and Finish
Mix everything together thoroughly, then top with peanuts and toasted sesame seeds to serve.
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