Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 large cucumbers - sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick half rounds
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• place cucumbers into a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let drain at least 30 minutes. shake off excess liquid but don't rinse the cucumbers.
• whisk soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hot chili oil, and red pepper flakes in a salad bowl. stir in cucumbers to coat with dressing. chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.