Sichuan Cucumber Salad

Name: Sichuan Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 5 dried red chile peppers; 5 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 spring onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons hot chile oil; 1 teaspoon soft dark brown sugar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds; 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch strips

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This salad is spicy, light, refreshing and packed full of flavor. Sliced cucumbers are tossed in a hot and spicy dressing. Serve as cold starter.

Recipe by Chelsea

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

3 mins

Total Time:

28 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

5 dried red chile peppers
5 teaspoons soy sauce
1 spring onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons hot chile oil
1 teaspoon soft dark brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
½ teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds
2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch strips

Directions

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add red chile peppers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool and transfer to a spice grinder; pulse until coarsely ground.
Mix ground chile peppers, soy sauce, spring onion, sesame oil, hot chile oil, brown sugar, garlic, black vinegar, and sesame seeds together in a bowl to make dressing.
Place cucumbers on a serving plate. Pour dressing on top and toss well. Let sit before serving, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160	Calories
8g	Fat
21g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Sodium 491mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 5mg	24%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 405mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.