Lee Hong's Cucumbers
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, Lee Hong's Cucumbers is a quick and easy recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a sensational Asian-inspired side dish. This salad showcases smashed cucumber chunks that are lightly salted to enhance their crunch, then tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and a hint of garlic and red chili flakes for a subtle kick. Finished with a garnish of nutty sesame seeds and vibrant scallions, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect served chilled. Ideal for summer gatherings, weeknight dinners, or as a palate-cleansing complement to spicy main courses, this cucumber salad is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks scallions
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Cut off the ends of the cucumbers, then slice them in half lengthwise.
Step 2
Using the flat side of a knife or a rolling pin, gently smash the cucumber halves until they slightly break apart and split into jagged pieces. Once smashed, cut them into bite-sized chunks.
Step 3
Place the cucumber pieces in a colander and sprinkle the salt evenly over them. Toss to combine and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
Step 4
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by combining rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and red chili flakes. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
Step 5
Thinly slice the scallions and set them aside for garnish.
Step 6
After 10 minutes, pat the cucumbers dry with a paper towel to remove the moisture and excess salt. Transfer the cucumbers to a large mixing bowl.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat evenly. Let the cucumbers marinate for at least 5 minutes to soak up the flavors.
Step 8
Transfer the salad to a serving plate. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and sliced scallions on top as a garnish.
Step 9
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for an even more refreshing taste.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (915.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 319.6 |
| Total Fat 16.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2959.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.0g | |
| Protein 8.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 168.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1364.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories