Chinese Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for warm days, low-carb, and keto-friendly.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 large Cucumbers (English/Continental)
- 3 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup Sesame Oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Tamari Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sukrin Gold
- ½ teaspoon Sichuan Pepper (ground)
- ½ teaspoon Coriander (ground)
- ½ teaspoon Cumin (ground)
- to taste Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (toasted) For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by halving the cucumbers lengthwise and cutting them into thick slices. Place the cucumber pieces into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, tamari sauce, Sukrin Gold, Sichuan pepper, coriander, cumin, and salt to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and mix well to ensure every piece is coated.
- Cover the bowl and allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to enhance the flavors.
- Before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top for an added crunch.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for best quality. For maximal flavor, let it marinate overnight.