Best Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe – TikTok Asian Cucumber Salad
This Best Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe – TikTok Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and easy dish that brings vibrant flavors and satisfying textures to your table. The unique smashing technique allows for maximum flavor absorption, making this salad a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Smashing and Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs English or Persian Cucumbers
1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
4-5 cloves Garlic, minced
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
1-2 tablespoons Chili Oil with Flakes
1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds, for garnish
2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash your cucumbers thoroughly
- Lay the cucumbers on a cutting board and smash each cucumber until it cracks ope
- Roughly chop the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces
- Sprinkle chopped cucumbers with kosher salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes
- Rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water, then pat dry
- In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and chili oil. Whisk together
- Mix the cucumbers with the dressing until well coated
- Chill for 15-30 minutes if desired
- Before serving, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Adjust chili oil to taste for desired spiciness.