Asian-Style Cucumber Salad
Savour the flavours of this Asian-style cucumber salad, a refreshing and tangy side dish or appetiser. Crisp cucumber, savoury soy sauce, spicy chilli flakes, pungent garlic, and nutty sesame seeds create a quick, delicious salad. Perfect for any meal!
preparation: 5 minutes
making: 5 minutes
total: 10 minutes
servings: 2 portions
nutrition: 107 calories per serving
cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 long cucumber
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of ground ginger
- a few sprigs of spring onion, green parts
Method
In a dry pan, toast the sesame seeds to enhance their flavour.
Wash the cucumber and cut it into thin slices.
Peel and mince the garlic.
Place the cucumber in a bowl, add a pinch of salt and garlic, and mix.
Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, a pinch of ginger, a pinch of chilli flakes, and sesame seeds.
Cut the green part of the spring onion and add it to the bowl.
Mix all together once again.
Your simple yet delicious salad is ready!
