GARLIC-GINGER CUCUMBERS

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Cucumbers contain an antioxidant that supports brain health, and inflammation-fighting ginger helps with digestion. Here, they're dressed with rice vinegar and soy sauce, then finished with toasted sesame seeds and spicy chili oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound baby cucumbers
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1 tablespoon julienned fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Toasted sesame seeds and hot chili oil, for serving

Steps:

  • Quarter cucumbers lengthwise (if longer than 3 inches, halve crosswise first). Toss with sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Drain, then toss with rice vinegar and soy sauce.
  • Heat safflower oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Add ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Pour over cucumbers; toss to combine. Season again, if desired. Transfer to a serving dish, discarding liquid. Top with sesame seeds and a few drops of chili oil.

Salma Hassan
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These cucumbers are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Some Lovely expernsos
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I love the combination of garlic, ginger, and cucumbers.


Nabil MUHAYAA
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These cucumbers are the perfect summer side dish.


Denzel Ian
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


kenziewashere
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Hope Zwaswika
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed these.


Melanie Parrish
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These cucumbers are also great as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.


Mutahair Qadir
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I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes to this recipe for a little bit of extra spice.


Harshit kumar Singh
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I've made this recipe with both regular cucumbers and English cucumbers. Both are delicious, but I prefer the English cucumbers because they're less watery.


Isaac Agyei
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These cucumbers are the perfect blend of sweet and sour.


Masho Sinyangwe
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I love the way the garlic and ginger flavors meld together in this recipe.


Aftab khokhar
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These cucumbers are the perfect addition to any summer party or barbecue.


ButterRuleZ
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I'm always looking for new and interesting cucumber recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!


Mshana Mbuyiseni
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I always have a few extra cucumbers in the fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Chy Beauty
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I made these cucumbers for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!


Myasir Arain
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These cucumbers are so addictive! I can't stop snacking on them.


Shanthi Kamalan
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in minutes.


Ethel Lusk
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These cucumbers are the perfect summer snack or side dish. They're light, refreshing, and so easy to make.


chr1sychris
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cucumbers are so refreshing and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Godswill Daniel
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These garlic ginger cucumbers were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor.