Spicy and Sour Cucumber Salad (酸辣黄瓜)

酸辣黄瓜 (Spicy and Sour Cucumber Salad) is a popular dish in Jiangxi Cuisine, known for its refreshing and zesty flavors. This dish is perfect for hot summer days and pairs well with a variety of main courses.

Spicy and Sour Cucumber Salad (酸辣黄瓜)

Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, minced garlic, and sliced red chilies.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and ground Sichuan peppercorns.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
10 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
50 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
1g
Protein
2g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the 酸辣黄瓜 (Spicy and Sour Cucumber Salad) as a refreshing side dish with grilled meats or as a topping for rice or noodles.

Tips & tricks

For a milder version, remove the seeds from the red chilies before slicing.

Cost

$5