Spicy Asian Cucumber Delight 🥒🌶️

Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

Description: This refreshing Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad boasts a delightful balance of flavors, with a hint of spiciness that adds an intriguing twist. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can elevate the heat by incorporating a few flakes of crushed red pepper into the mix.

Recipe Category: Vegetable 🥒

Keywords: Malaysian, Asian, Vegan, Spicy, Quick & Easy, Inexpensive 💸

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 55.1
• Fat Content: 4.6g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0.7g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 777.2mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 3.6g
• Fiber Content: 0.5g
• Sugar Content: 1.7g
• Protein Content: 0.7g

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cucumbers:

   • Begin by peeling the English cucumber, then halve it lengthwise.
   • Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and discard them.
   • Proceed to cut the cucumber into thick chunks.

2. Season the Cucumbers:

   • Transfer the cucumber chunks into a large mixing bowl.
   • Sprinkle the salt over the cucumbers, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
   • Allow the cucumbers to rest for about 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

3. Prepare the Dressing:

   • While the cucumbers are resting, in a separate small dish, combine the sugar and rice vinegar.
   • Add in the chilli oil and sesame oil to the sugar-vinegar mixture, stirring well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

4. Combine and Serve:

   • After the resting period, pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber chunks.
   • Gently toss the cucumbers until they’re evenly coated with the sweet and sour dressing.
   • For an extra kick, you can sprinkle a few flakes of crushed red pepper over the salad.
   • Serve the Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad chilled, allowing its refreshing flavors to tantalize your taste buds.

Enjoy this delightful Malaysian-inspired dish as a side or a light meal, perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a refreshing snack any time of the day! 🌞🥗