GARLIC CUCUMBER SALAD

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Also known as 'Suan yi huang gua', literally 'Garlic Cucumber'. I lived in China for over a year and picked up this simple and tasty salad! It traditionally calls for dark vinegar, but I prefer it with white.

Provided by Rachel P

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole cucumber
2 garlic cloves, diced finely or pressed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
5 -7 tablespoons chicken broth (NOT warm or hot!)
1 -2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Lay cucumber on a cutting board and place the flat side of a large knife on top. Proceed to hammer on the knife, smashing the cucumber. Continue this along the whole cucumber. This process allows for better flavour absorption.
  • Chop cucumber coarsely into half-inch pieces and place in a coupe-shaped bowl (so sauce will cover all pieces and not just the bottom ones) .
  • Add pressed garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, chicken broth, sesame oil and sugar and stir until mixed. Let stand 5 minutes. Voila! A masterpiece!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 1124.2, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.1, Protein 3.8

Valeria Tienda
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This is my go-to cucumber salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the cucumbers, onions, and vinegar. I also add a little bit of dill, which gives it a nice extra flavor.


Jess's Qa
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and the dressing is so flavorful. I always make a double batch because it never lasts long in my house.


Isaac Montoya
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Sultan Mahmood
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I've never been a big fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is so good and the cucumbers are so crisp. I will definitely be making this again.


shadowo1f
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This salad is so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day. I love the combination of the cucumbers, onions, and vinegar. I also added a little bit of dill, which gave it a nice extra flavor.


Bkash Plus
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The cucumbers were a little too sour for my taste, so I added a little bit of sugar to balance it out. Next time, I'll try using a different type of cucumber.


Cirro12 Makhtal
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This is the best cucumber salad I've ever had. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the cucumbers are perfectly crisp. I will definitely be making this again and again.


ABU SALMAN ansari
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The cucumbers are always crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


LIAM WALLERSON
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw it together in just a few minutes and it's always a hit.


Kai Erington
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This garlic cucumber salad was a hit at my summer potluck! It was so refreshing and flavorful. I loved the combination of the crunchy cucumbers, the tangy vinegar, and the creamy dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


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