Best Spicy Asian Cucumbers Recipes

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Provided by JOSIE

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1393.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

Chop 1 English cucumber. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt; let sit 10 minutes. Whisk 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons each sugar and soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 sliced scallions, 1 minced garlic clove and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Drain the cucumber and toss with the dressing; season with salt. Top with chopped cilantro.

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Provided by Dorothy Curtis

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Steps:

1. Chop the cucumber and put in a bowl and add the 1 teaspoon of salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Whisk the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Drain the cucumbers and toss with the dressing; season with salt if needed.
4. Top with chopped cilantro if you want.