Chinese-Style Sesame Cucumber Salad recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
For this Chinese-style side dish, the cucumbers are lightly smashed so they absorb the seasoning, then tossed cold with vinegar, garlic, and sesame sauce.
For this Chinese-style side dish, the cucumbers are lightly smashed so they absorb the seasoning, then tossed cold with vinegar, garlic, and sesame sauce. It’s crisp, tangy, and nutty, making it a refreshing side on warm days and a bright counterpoint to a rich meal.
Chinese · 10 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 236.5g serving): 106.6 kcal · protein 3.9g · carbohydrate 10.3g · fat 6.4g · sodium 910.1mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Smashed cucumbers have a rougher surface, so the seasoning clings better and their texture stays lively.
Tips: Cucumbers release water easily, so toss them with the dressing just before serving to keep them crisp.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Cucumber — 1 pc
- Garlic — 1 clove
- Vinegar — 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 1 tsp
- Salt — 0.3 tsp