Cucumber in Dressing
Cold Dishes

Cucumber in Dressing

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

About This Recipe

This stunning Garlic Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Crisp cucumbers are expertly sliced into an elegant spiral pattern, then dressed in a zesty garlic sauce with ginger, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil for a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory. A hint of chili oil adds a spicy kick for those who love heat. The secret? Cutting the cucumber with chopsticks ensures even, delicate slices that fan out beautifully. Plus, freshly mashed garlic—oxidized for maximum health benefits—packs a bold, aromatic punch. Quick to prepare yet impressive in presentation, this salad is ideal for summer meals, appetizers, or a light side dish. Enjoy the crunch and burst of fresh flavors in every bite!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • cucumber 300g
The sauce & seasonings
  • garlic 2 cloves (约5g)
  • ginger 5g
  • vinegar 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • sesame oil 1 tsp
  • chili oil 1 tsp (optional)

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
When buying cucumbers, choose the straight ones, which are easier to cut. Wash and cut off both ends. Hold the cucumber vertically with two chopsticks and slice it thinly, as shown in the figure, to make it easier to pull apart.
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Step 2
Step 2
Try to hold the cucumber with the thicker end of the chopsticks and cut carefully, making sure to cut through the entire root, resulting in 2/3 of the cucumber being cut open and 1/3 still connected.
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Step 3
Rotate the cucumber 180 degrees and hold it with chopsticks.
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Step 4
Cut at a 45-degree angle, as shown in the figure, and cut through the entire root.
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Step 5
After cutting, arrange the cucumber to create a pattern. Gently pull it apart, being careful not to break it.
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Step 6
Mash garlic cloves into garlic paste. Garlic needs to be oxidized for 10 minutes to have anti-cancer effects, so we can mash the garlic first before cutting the cucumber.
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Step 7
Mix garlic paste, ginger, vinegar, sugar, salt, and sesame oil to make a garlic sauce. For those who like spicy food, a little chili oil can be added.
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Step 8
Step 8
Pour the garlic sauce over the cucumber and it’s ready to serve.

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