Braised Cucumber in Dressing
Cold Dishes

Braised Cucumber in Dressing

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Cucumber in Dressing

About This Recipe

This refreshing and visually stunning Sliced Marinated Cucumber recipe is a must-try for a quick, flavorful side dish or snack. The unique cutting technique—using chopsticks as a guide—creates delicate, accordion-style slices that perfectly soak up the savory-sweet marinade. Crisp cucumbers are lightly salted to draw out excess moisture, then tossed in a vibrant blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, a touch of sugar for balance, and aromatic sesame oil for depth. The result? A crunchy, tangy, and slightly sweet bite with an elegant presentation. Perfect for summer meals, bento boxes, or as a palate-cleansing appetizer, this dish comes together in minutes but delivers bold, restaurant-quality flavor. The harmony of umami, acidity, and subtle sweetness makes it irresistible—plus, it’s naturally vegan and gluten-free adaptable!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • cucumber 200g
The sauce & seasonings
  • white sugar 1 tbsp
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • rice vinegar 2 tbsp
  • sesame oil 0.5 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash the cucumber clean and place two chopsticks on both sides of the cucumber; cut the cucumber into thin slices at a 90-degree angle, and the chopsticks can prevent the cucumber from being cut through;
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Step 2
Step 2
After cutting one side, flip the cucumber over; change the angle of the knife to around 45 degrees, and cut it into thin slices;
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Step 3
Step 3
Put the cut cucumber in a bowl, add a small amount of salt, sprinkle evenly on the surface of the cucumber, and marinate for 20 minutes; discard the marinating liquid;
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Step 4
Step 4
Add one spoonful of white sugar; add two spoonfuls of soy sauce; add two spoonfuls of rice vinegar (both white and yellow are acceptable); finally, add half a spoonful of sesame oil.

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