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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

This Asian Cucumber Salad is the nonspicy version of the famous spicy cucumber banchan. It’s savory, tangy, sweet, crunchy, and refreshing–perfect to liven up any meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Salting and Draining20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian Cucumber Salad
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Cucumber
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Apple Vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • Chop the cucumber into a moon shape.
  • Place cucumber in a bowl, then add salt, give it a good mix, and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Place the cucumber on a strainer and leave to drain for another 10 minutes.
  • Place the cucumber back in a bowl, then season with soy sauce, sugar, apple vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
  • Mix it with a gloved hand, serve, and enjoy.