Best 3 Singapore Cucumber Salad Recipes

**Singapore Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing and Flavorful Side Dish**

Singapore cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a hot summer day or as a side dish for any meal. This simple salad is made with cucumbers, onions, and a tangy dressing made with vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. It is a popular dish in Singapore and Malaysia, and it is also enjoyed in other parts of the world.

This article includes two recipes for Singapore cucumber salad. The first recipe is a traditional version of the salad, while the second recipe is a spicy version that adds some heat. Both recipes are easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes.

The traditional Singapore cucumber salad is made with cucumbers, onions, and a dressing made with vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. The cucumbers and onions are thinly sliced and then combined with the dressing. The salad is then chilled for at least 30 minutes before serving.

The spicy Singapore cucumber salad is made with the same ingredients as the traditional salad, but it also includes some chili peppers. The chili peppers add a bit of heat to the salad, which makes it a great choice for those who enjoy spicy food.

Both versions of Singapore cucumber salad are delicious and refreshing. They are a great way to add some flavor and crunch to your next meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SINGAPORE CUCUMBER SALAD

Singapore Cucumber Salad image

A quick cool & refreshing use for the cucumbers coming out of the garden when gets hot. Just quarter & seed, then proceed with recipe if you don't have seedless cucumber or use 6 or 8 pickling cucumbers. Same with the peppers - use what you have - minis, cherries, any sweet pepper will work. Whatever you have, use it! Exotic but not too exotic - good foil for grilled fish or poultry, even BBQ'd pork. Found in The Seattle Times. Cook time is setting time. I plan to chill several hours before serving to wilt the cucumbers a little.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cucumber, large seedless, thinly sliced on the bias
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 cup red onion, thin-sliced
1 navel orange, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (tamari OK too)
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar, unseasoned
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (sambal oelek OK too)
2 teaspoons brown sesame seeds (black OK )

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.

SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

Spicy cucumber salad image

Cool yet fiery, this Asian-inspired cucumber salad is a barbecue must. It's also great with chicken

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories Dinner, Side dish, Starter, Vegetable

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large cucumber , peeled
1 tsp golden caster sugar
1 tbsp rice white wine vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
small knob of ginger , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 large red chilli , halved, deseeded and finely sliced
2 spring onions , finely sliced
large handful coriander leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
4 chicken breasts , skin on

Steps:

Slice the cucumber in half lengthways and use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds. Slice cucumber into thick diagonal chunks. Tip it into a bowl and sprinkle with the sugar, vinegar and large pinch of salt. Leave for about 30 mins in the fridge. Meanwhile, tip the other salad ingredients into a bowl. Drain the cucumber and tip in with the rest of the ingredients.
Heat a griddle pan or heavy-bottomed frying pan until hot, but not smoking. Rub the chicken with oil, season with salt and pepper and sear, skin-side down, for about 8 mins until the skin is crisp and brown and the chicken is practically cooked. Flip the chicken over and give it a few mins more on the flesh side to finish it off. Leave the chicken to rest, then slice each breast on an angle and serve with a pile of cucumber salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 2.17 milligram of sodium

CHINESE SMASHED CUCUMBERS WITH SESAME OIL AND GARLIC

Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic image

In China, cucumbers are considered the ideal foil for hot weather and hot food. Versions of this salad, pai huang gua, are served all over the country, sometimes spiked with dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns for more dimensions of flavor. In Beijing, people buy whole chilled cucumbers from street vendors and munch them on the go, much as Americans become attached to their cups of iced coffee in summer. The smashing process, a classic Chinese technique, cracks the skin, helps release the seeds and splits the flesh into appealing craggy pieces. Salting and chilling the cracked cucumbers give them the perfect cool, crunchy, watery mouth feel.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories salads and dressings, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

About 2 pounds thin-skinned cucumbers like English or Persian (8 to 10 mini cucumbers, 4 medium-size or 2 large greenhouse)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for cucumbers
2 teaspoons granulated sugar, plus more for cucumbers
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grapeseed or extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced or put through a press
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Small handful whole cilantro leaves, for garnish
2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Rinse cucumbers and pat dry. Cut crosswise into pieces about 4 inches long. Cut each piece in half lengthwise.
On a work surface, place a piece of cucumber (or several) cut side down. Lay the blade of a large knife flat on top the cucumber and smash down lightly with your other hand. The skin will begin to crack, the flesh will break down and the seeds will separate. Repeat until the whole piece is smashed. Break or slice diagonally into bite-size pieces, leaving the seeds behind.
Place the cucumber pieces in a strainer and toss with a big pinch of salt and a big pinch of sugar. Place a plastic bag filled with ice on top of the cucumbers to serve as a weight and place the strainer over a bowl. Let drain 15 to 30 minutes on the counter, or in the refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar and rice vinegar. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in sesame oil and soy sauce.
When ready to serve, shake cucumbers well to drain off any remaining liquid and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with grapeseed or olive oil and toss. Add half the dressing, half the garlic and the red pepper flakes to taste, and toss. Keep adding dressing until cucumbers are well coated but not drowned. Taste and add more pepper flakes and garlic if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Tips:

To make the cucumber salad more refreshing, chill the cucumbers in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before assembling the salad.
For a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
If you don't have any shallots, you can use a small onion instead.
For a vegan version of the salad, omit the shrimp.
To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and cucumber salad separately. Store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, combine the dressing and cucumber salad and toss to coat.

Conclusion:

Singapore cucumber salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a hot summer day. The combination of crunchy cucumbers, sweet and tangy dressing, and savory shrimp is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy salad, give Singapore cucumber salad a try.

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