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Asian Cucumber Salad for Chinese New Year
Prep Time
15
mins
Total Time
15
mins
A refreshing, cool, crisp cucumber salad that's super easy to make.
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
Servings
:
4
-6 servings
Author
:
Priscilla
Ingredients
1 1/2
Organic Cucumbers sliced very thin
Kosher Salt as needed
1
Jalapeno Chile
use Green Jalapeno Chile seeded and minced
1
Red Fresno Chiles seeded and minced
2
tablespoons
Sesame Seeds toasted
3
tablespoons
Rice Vinegar
2
tablespoons
Sesame Oil
1
tablespoon
Light Soy Sauce
1
tablespoon
Ground Chili Paste
2
teaspoons
Granulated Sugar Salt and Pepper
to taste
Instructions
Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with kosher salt and mix well. Cover and chill for about an hour.
In a bowl combine the jalapenos and the next 7 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Drain any excess water from the cucumbers.Return them to the bowl and pour the jalapeno mixture over the cucumbers.
Mix well and serve.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by Chef Tom Fraker who likes to add a bit more chile paste for a bigger kick.