Spicy Cucumber Salad
Cool cucumbers meet hot chilli oil in this salad that’s anything but boring
Craving something fresh, light yet full of flavour? This spicy cucumber salad ticks all the right boxes! Quick, easy and addictive, this spicy cucumber salad recipe has been trending for all the right reasons. It's proof that a side dish can easily become the showstopper of any meal. Refreshing, bold and crunchy, every bite of this spicy cucumber salad dances on your palate. Pair it with your favourite quick bites, enjoy it with a hearty meal or dig in as is for a quick snack.
Whether you want to dial up the heat or tone it down, all it takes is a couple of minutes and a handful of simple ingredients to whip up this spicy cucumber salad in your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
English Cucumbers - 150g
Burma Burma’s Chilli Garlic Oil - 4 tbsp
Burma Burma’s Balachaung (Crunchy Spice Blend) - 2 tbsp
Rice Vinegar - 1.3 tbsp
Sesame Seeds - 2 tsp
Sugar - 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Method:
Peel and cut the English cucumbers into thick chunks.
In a bowl, toss the cucumber chunks with sugar and a pinch of salt. Let it sit for five minutes.
After five minutes, drain any excess liquid from the bowl.
Add Burma Burma’s Chilli Garlic Oil, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame seeds to the cucumber.
Gently toss to ensure the cucumber is evenly coated with the dressing.
Refrigerate the salad for a short while to let the flavours meld.
Add Burma Burma’s Balachaung to the salad and serve the chilled Spicy Cucumber Salad as a refreshing side dish.
FAQs
1. How to prepare cucumbers for an asian cucumber salad?
It’s a good practice to slice and toss the cucumbers in salt and sugar when making the spicy cucumber salad. This helps to drain excess water and keep the cucumbers fresh and crunchy.
2. How to make a spicy sesame cucumber salad with rice vinegar?
The delicate, mildly acidic flavours of rice vinegar make it the perfect base for a salad. Rice vinegar is a key ingredient in the spicy cucumber salad recipe. Mixed with Burma Burma’s Chilli Garlic Oil and toasted sesame seeds, it adds the signature umami kick to the cucumber salad.
3. Is spicy cucumber salad healthy?
Yes, spicy cucumber salad is vegan, healthy and refreshing. Light yet filling, this salad is very addictive. Quick to make, it's bound to be a go-to healthy snack.
4. How to make cucumber salad tasty?
Salads taste best when the ingredients are fresh. To elevate your spicy cucumber salad, add Burma Burma’s Chilli Garlic Oil to your and enjoy a spicy kick in every bite.
5. What type of cucumber is best for salads?
English cucumbers are the best choice for making this spicy cucumber salad. Their thin, tender skin and almost seedless flesh make them tastier and help keep them crunchy.
