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Chinese Cucumber Salad
Chinese Cucumber Salad (凉拌黄瓜) is very easy and quick to make. If you’re in a rush and need a quick side dish to complete your meal, try this one!

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 to 4 organic Persian cucumbers (about half pound or 450 grams)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 2 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Discard both ends (stems) then cut them into thin round slices.
- 2
Put all the sliced cucumber rounds into a deep bowl.
- 3
Add the ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoon light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar, and 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil.
- 4
Mix well and let it sit for 10 minutes under room temperature or in a refrigerator.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and enjoy!