Name: Chinese Style: Spicy Cucumbers Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 1 large cucumber; Salt; 3 tbsps light soy sauce; Pinch five-spice powder; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper; 2 tsps sesame oil; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsps Chinese parsley leaves (cilantro leaves)

Chinese Style: Spicy Cucumbers Recipe

This refreshing side dish is perfect served with a spicy main course. TIME: Preparation takes 30 minutes, microwave cooking takes 2 minutes.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 2

Total Time 32

Course Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Cuisine Asian, China

Servings 4

Calories 21.2 kcal

Ingredients

1 large cucumber
Salt
3 tbsps light soy sauce
Pinch five-spice powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
2 tsps sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsps Chinese parsley leaves (cilantro leaves)

Instructions

Peel thin strips off the cucumber with a canelle knife for a white and green striped effect. Cut in half lengthwise, or in quarters if the cucumber is thick. Cut the lengths into 2-inch pieces. Sprinkle with salt and leave to stand 30 minutes.
Wash and dry well. Combine the cucumber with all the remaining ingredients, except the parsley, in a deep bowl. Partially cover and cook for 2 minutes on HIGH.
Add the parsley and leave in the bowl to cool. When cold, refrigerate. Serve on the same day.

Keyword Microwave Recipe, Salad recipes, Spicy