Spiral Cucumber Salad
Servings 4
Equipment
- Two Cheap Takeout Chopsticks
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Cucumbers:
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- 1 tsp sea salt
Dressing:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp spicy chili oil
- 1½ tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 2 cloves garlic finely grated
Serving:
- 2 tbsp green onion finely sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the spiral cucumbers by cutting the ends of each Persian cucumber.
- Place one cucumber between two cheap takeout chopsticks. Make thin diagonal slices on the top. Flip the cucumber over and do the same on the other side. Side Note: Do not cut them at a straight angle, or the spiral will not work.
- Cut the cucumber in two. Repeat for the remaining cucumbers.
- Salt the cucumbers by transferring them to a large strainer and sprinkling sea salt evenly over them. Set aside for 10-15 minutes to allow the cucumber to release excess liquid.
- Gently rinse the cucumbers with water to remove the salt, then place them on a towel or paper towels and dry thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the soy sauce, black vinegar, chili oil, sugar, and garlic in a large bowl.
- To serve, pour the well-whisked dressing over the salad, and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy.