SICHUAN CUCUMBER SALAD

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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.

Provided by Chelsea

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 28m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 491.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Krrish Mandal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The cucumbers were perfectly crisp and the dressing was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


ebony wyatt
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this salad was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the cucumbers were very refreshing.


Luke Dean
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I had some cucumbers that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this salad. It turned out great! The cucumbers were still crisp and the dressing was very flavorful.


Kahdar mohmmed
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This is the best cucumber salad recipe I've ever tried! The dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers are perfectly crisp. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Barna CB
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


Taliesha Taylor
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of cucumbers, peanuts, and chili oil. It's the perfect summer salad.


Mzwandile Khumalo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The cucumbers were perfectly crisp and the dressing was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Turab Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this salad was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the cucumbers were very refreshing.


Maria Harris
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I had some cucumbers that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this salad. It turned out great! The cucumbers were still crisp and the dressing was very flavorful.


Md:Hridoy Khan
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This is the best cucumber salad recipe I've ever tried! The dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers are perfectly crisp. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Joy Thompson
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


Ngcebo Dlamini
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of cucumbers, peanuts, and chili oil. It's the perfect summer salad.


Alexander Salazar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The cucumbers were perfectly crisp and the dressing was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Enzo Venter
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this salad was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the cucumbers were very refreshing.


fasiha khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I had some cucumbers that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this salad. It turned out great! The cucumbers were still crisp and the dressing was very flavorful.


Samir Samir
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of chili oil, which gives it a nice kick.


siam badsha
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This is the best cucumber salad I've ever had! The dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers are perfectly crisp. I will be making this again and again.


Sgara Singh
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


legendary gamez
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This Sichuan cucumber salad is a keeper! The combination of spicy, sour, and refreshing flavors is perfect for a hot summer day. I loved the addition of peanuts, which added a nice crunch and extra flavor.