Quick and Easy Chinese Garlicky Cucumber Salad
This Quick & Easy Garlicky Chinese Cucumber Salad is crisp, refreshing, and packed with bold flavors. Smashed cucumbers soak up a savory, tangy garlic-infused dressing, making it the perfect speedy side dish. Ready in minutes, it’s best served fresh for maximum crunch and flavor!
Ingredients
- 600-800 grams Cucumber crunchy, thin skinned ideally
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder or sub with pinch MSG - optional
- pinch ground white pepper
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar not to be confused with rice wine or rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil roasted
- 4 cloves garlic grated or using a micro plane grater
Instructions
- Wash and peel your cucumber
- cut into big chunks
- add seasoning and mix well
- serve immediately
Notes
Recipe summary: Wash, peel and cut cucumber. Toss with seasoning and serve. Ready in minutes.