Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe (Sichuan Style) – Qiang Huanggua

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Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe (Sichuan Style) – Qiang Huanggua

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

Servings
  • 1 cucumber large
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons dried chili see options below, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns whole
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili crisp optional
  • sesame seeds toasted, for serving

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, either lengthwise or in wedges. You can core out the seeds and pulp if desired before slicing.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Mix and let sit for 30 minutes to drain.
  3. Drain the liquid and dry the cucumber slices.
  4. Heat the oil in a wok or large pan to high heat.
  5. Add the crushed chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir fry for 30 seconds to darken, but do not burn the ingredients.
  6. Add the cucumber slices and stir fry for 10 seconds only, just to warm them.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with sesame oil and chili crisp (if using).
  8. 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 (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%)

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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