Name: Chili Crisp Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, in ribbons or thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 tsp. fish sauce; 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil; 1-2 scallions, thinly sliced

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Chili Crisp Cucumber Salad

Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen

30-Minute Meals

Global Cuisines

Healthy Cooking

Our simple, addictive take on the viral TikTok cucumber salad. Thinly sliced cucumbers are shaken with bold, savory ingredients in a large jar or deli container for a quick side or snack packed with crunch and heat.

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Serves 4 servings

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cooking Time 10 minutes

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Ingredients

1 English cucumber, in ribbons or thinly sliced

Kosher Salt, sprinkle

2 Tbsp. rice vinegar 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. fish sauce 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil

1 Tbsp. Garlic Chile Crunch or 2 Tbsp. Garlic Chili Crisp Oil, to taste

1-2 scallions, thinly sliced

1-2 tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds

Directions

Step 1 Ribbon cucumber, or slice into thin rounds. Place in a large jar or deli container. Sprinkle with Kosher Salt and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Empty into a strainer and rinse with cold water 3-4 times. Place back in the jar.

Step 2 Add rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, toasted sesame oil, and Garlic Chili Crisp Oil, Toasted Sesame Seeds, and shake well to combine.

Step 3 Refrigerate 10–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For a deeper flavor, let sit for up to an hour. Serve cold.

Recipe Notes

This recipe uses Garlic Chili Crisp Oil made with Garlic Chile Crunch. Allow time to make Garlic Chili Crisp Oil, and time to let it sit for the flavors to meld.