Shake Shake Garlic Cucumbers (Printable)

Quick, crunchy cucumber salad with garlic, soy, sesame oil, and a touch of heat. Ready in 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
02 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

→ Dressing

03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
05 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
10 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

# How to make it:

01 - Place the sliced cucumbers and minced garlic into a large, sealable jar or container.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chili flakes, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves completely.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumbers in the jar. Seal tightly and shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
04 - Let stand for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. For extra chill, refrigerate before serving.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No stove, no oven, just a jar and a little arm workout that somehow makes it taste better.
  • The crunch stays crisp even after sitting in the fridge, unlike sad wilted salads.
  • Bold enough to stand alone but plays nice with grilled anything or plain rice.
02 -
  • If your cucumbers are watery or bitter, slice them, salt them lightly, and let them sit in a colander for ten minutes before rinsing and drying.
  • Shake the jar harder than you think you need to, the motion bruises the cucumbers just enough to help them absorb the dressing.
03 -
  • Chill the cucumbers in ice water for ten minutes before slicing, they stay crisper and colder longer.
  • Double the dressing and keep it in a jar in the fridge, it works on cabbage, green beans, and cold noodles too.
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