Asian Cucumber Salad
This light summer salad is a perfect accompaniment to any Asian inspired dish and BC Hot House Mini cucumbers are just the right size. ย You could also use a Long English cucumber but I donโt recommend using a field cucumber as they have too many seeds and a higher water content.ย This salad is actually better the next day, so feel free to make this the day before. Also, if you want it spicier, warm the dressing up, this will bring out the heat from the chiles. Just allow the dressing to cool completely before adding the cucumbers. Using a mandoline isnโt essential, but it does make for uniformly thin slices. Just remember to use the guard to protect your fingers!
Asian Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
6 tbspย rice wine vinegar
2 tbspย mirin or white balsamic vinegar
Tip: you can also use ยฝ cup rice wine vinegar but increase the sugar to 2 tablespoons
1 tbspย sugar
1/4 tspย sea salt (or to taste)
1/8 tspย dried chili flakes
Salad
4 cupsย thinly sliced cucumber
ยผ cupย thinly sliced red onion
ยผ cupย chopped fresh cilantro (optional, donโt include if youโll be making this for cilantro haters!)
โ cupย chopped peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
To make the dressing, mix together the rice wine vinegar, mirin or white balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and chili flakes.
Add the thinly sliced cucumber and red onion to the dressing. Toss, cover and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour, or even overnight. This will give the cucumbers time to absorb the flavors.
Strain the cucumbers, stir in the cilantro, top with chopped peanuts and serve.
If desired, toasted sesame seeds and a touch of toasted sesame oil can be added as well!
Find it online: https://www.leppfarmmarket.com/asian-cucumber-salad/
