Crushing cucumber is a very popular technique in Chinese cooking: smashing the cucumber instead of cutting it creates irregular surfaces that absorb the dressing better. The result is a very juicy cucumber scented with the umami of soy and the aroma of sesame.
Asian
Cucumber salad with sesame and soy vinaigrette
Refreshing crushed cucumber salad with sesame, soy and ginger vinaigrette. Light and very hydrating Asian dish.
- Asia
- Salad
- Light
- Low fat
- Low sugar
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 80 kcal
- Protein 3 g
- Fiber 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates 8 g
- Fat 4 g
- Sodium 680 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Cucumber salad with sesame-soy vinaigrette is an Asian preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 10 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 3 cucumbers.
- Have ready: For the vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, grated ginger, grated garlic.
- Have ready: Sliced red chili.
- Have ready: Toasted sesame and chives.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Crush cucumbers with flat side of knife; chop them up…
Crush cucumbers with flat side of knife; chop them irregularly. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Salt lightly and let it rest for 10 minutes; drain the water
Salt lightly and let it rest for 10 minutes; drain the water. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
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Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing all its ingredients
Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing all its ingredients. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Pour over the cucumber and mix well.
Pour over the cucumber and mix well. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Let marinate for 10 more minutes
Let marinate for 10 more minutes. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
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Serve with chili
Serve with chili, toasted sesame and sliced scallion. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
- Marinate with enough time in advance for the marinade to penetrate, but not too much if it contains lemon or vinegar.
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