Cold Cucumber Salad
Med
A refreshing and crunchy cold cucumber salad with garlic, chilli, and sesame oil that's perfectly addictive.
Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Smash and Mince Garlic
USES
Garlic, smashed, minced (5 clove)
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Open on YouTube ↗Smash the garlic cloves flat, then chop into fine pieces.
STEP 2 OF 11
Slice the Chilli
USES
Red Hot Pepper, sliced into rings (1 stick)
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Open on YouTube ↗Remove the stem from the red chilli and slice into rings.
STEP 3 OF 11
Chop the Coriander
USES
Fresh Coriander, finely chopped (1 bunch)
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Open on YouTube ↗Chop fresh coriander into small pieces.
STEP 4 OF 11
Prepare the Cucumbers
USES
Cucumber, smashed, chunked (7 stick)
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Open on YouTube ↗Trim both ends off each cucumber, then smash flat with the knife.
STEP 5 OF 11
Cut Cucumbers into Pieces
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Open on YouTube ↗Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized chunks about 4 cm long.
STEP 6 OF 11
Salt and Marinate
USES
Salt (2.5 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add salt to the cucumbers, toss well, and marinate for 30 minutes.
STEP 7 OF 11
Rinse Off Excess Salt
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour in cold boiled water and scrub the cucumbers to remove excess salt.
STEP 8 OF 11
Add Aromatics
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Open on YouTube ↗Add the coriander, chilli, and garlic to the rinsed cucumbers.
STEP 9 OF 11
Season the Salad
USES
White Sugar (1.5 tablespoon)·White Vinegar (1.5 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add sugar and white vinegar, then toss everything together well.
STEP 10 OF 11
Finish with Sesame Oil
USES
Sesame Oil, finishing drizzle (1.5 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Drizzle in sesame oil and toss until evenly combined.
STEP 11 OF 11
Refrigerate Before Serving
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Open on YouTube ↗Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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