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.
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
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, minced garlic, and sliced red chilies.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and ground Sichuan peppercorns.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- 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