Tiktok Korean Cucumber Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2-3 regular-sized cucumbers or 5 small ones
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1 tsp sesame oil
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3 tsp chili oil
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Soy sauce, about 1.5 tsp
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1 small clove of garlic, chopped finely
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White sugar
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Some rice vinegar
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Optional: Seeds of sesame for topping
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Optional: Chopped green onions
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Optional: Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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Optional: Korean chili flakes
# Instructions:
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Grab a little bowl and mix in soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and sesame seeds. Add chili oil and a splash of vinegar to get it ready. Stir till blended well.
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Slice cucumbers into thin rounds with a knife or get fancy with a spiralizer to make noodle-like shapes.
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Spread some salt on the cucumber slices and let them sit for around 10 minutes. Give them a rinse and pat them dry with some towels.
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Dump the cucumbers into a mixing bowl and coat them with the dressing you made earlier. Stir gently till everything's covered.
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Sprinkle the salad with green onions and sesame seeds if you like. Serve it as a great side or a fresh, cool dish on its own.
# Notes:
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Salting cucumbers helps bring out their sweetness by cutting down bitterness.
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Pop the salad in the fridge for 30 minutes for flavors to fully mix and taste even better.