Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe (Sichuan Style) – Qiang Huanggua
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Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe (Sichuan Style) – Qiang Huanggua
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This Asian cucumber salad recipe is ready in minutes with sliced cucumbers tossed with sesame oil, chili flakes and spicy Sichuan peppercorns, so light refreshing!
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Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons crushed dried chilies see options below
- 1 teaspoon Whole Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili crisp optional
- toasted sesame seeds for serving
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Instructions
- Slice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, either lengthwise or in wedges. You can core out the seeds and pulp if desired before slicing.
- Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Mix and let sit for 30 minutes to drain.
- Drain the liquid and dry the cucumber slices.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large pan to high heat.
- Add the crushed chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir fry for 30 seconds to darken, but do not burn the ingredients.
- Add the cucumber slices and stir fry for 10 seconds only, just to warm them.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with sesame oil and chili crisp (if using).
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chill. Best served cold.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
598mg
(25%)
Potassium
510mg
(15%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
4037IU
(81%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4037IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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