🥒 Chinese Cucumber Salad (Liangban Huanggua)

Description

Cool, crisp cucumber slices tossed in a tangy, garlicky dressing with chili oil and sesame 🌶️🥢 A refreshing and bold-flavored side dish found in homes and street stalls across China — perfect as a cold appetizer or a light snack.

Ingredients

• 🥒 400 g cucumber (14 oz), smashed and cut into chunks
• 🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 🥣 15 ml rice vinegar (1 tbsp)
• 🌾 15 ml light soy sauce (1 tbsp)
• 🍯 5 g sugar (1 tsp)
• 🌶️ 10 ml chili oil (2 tsp)
• 🌻 5 ml sesame oil (1 tsp)
• 🧂 Salt to taste
• 🌿 Optional: fresh coriander or sesame seeds for garnish

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Smash cucumber with the side of a knife, then chop into bite-sized chunks. Sprinkle with salt and let sit 10 minutes.
2. 2️⃣ Drain off excess water.
3. 3️⃣ In a bowl, mix garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, chili oil, and sesame oil.
4. 4️⃣ Toss cucumbers in dressing until well coated.
5. 5️⃣ Garnish and serve chilled 🧊🥢

Total Time

⏳ Prep time: 10 minutes (+10 min rest)
🔥 Cooking time: –
🕒 Total time: 10 minutes active (20 min total)

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