Quick Cucumber Salad with Savory Chili Oil

Quick Cucumber Salad with Savory Chili Oil

A fast and flavorful cucumber salad featuring a simple, homemade chili oil that adds a satisfying savory depth.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
15 min

Ingredients

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2 large cucumber
5 cloves garlic
2 tbsp dried red chili flakes
0.5 cup neutral oil
1 tbsp sesame oil
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
1.5 tbsp white vinegar
0.5 tsp sugar
0.75 tsp salt

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the chili oil: Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Heat the neutral oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully add the minced garlic and dried red chili flakes. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is lightly golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

    1 min

  3. 3

    Remove from heat immediately. Stir in the sesame oil. Let the chili oil cool for a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Prepare the cucumbers: Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour this dressing over the cucumbers.

  7. 7

    Drizzle the prepared chili oil over the cucumber salad. Toss gently to coat. Serve immediately or let it sit for 5-10 minutes for flavors to meld.

    5 min

Perfect With

stir-fried noodlesteriyaki chickenedamame