Szechuan Cucumbers

Submitted by Brenda.

"Cucumber Salad with a kick."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

directions

1. Place cucumber slices in medium serving bowl, set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt and sesame oil, mix well.
3. Pour dressing over cucumber slices and toss well.
4. Cover and let rest at room temperature up to 4 hours.
5. Drain cucumbers.
6. Garnish with cilantro, if desired, before serving.

Reviews

[Jamilahs_Kitchen]

I make mine exactly the same way so no need to wait to try them to rate. I have mine marinating in the fridge as I like them really cold and not at room temp. I did skip the sugar just personal pref and sometimes I add lemon or lime juice but great both ways. Thanks. Made for ZWT 6 for Looney Spoon Phoodies.

 

[nemokitty]

This was ok for us. A tad bit too spicy. I left off the cilantro -- store didn't have any. If I make again, I'll cut down the crushed red pepper flakes.

 

[Sarah in New York]

These were pretty good. A little too much sesame oil though. Not our favorite, but pretty good. Made for ZWT6

 

[Sharon123]

Easy and delicious too! I halved the recipe easily. Thanks for a great salad! Made by a Looney Spoon Phoodie for ZWT#6.

 

[French Tart]

Easy, peasy and very tasty - LOVED the addition of the chilli and sesame oil, as well as the rice vinegar. Served these with Recipe #415971, Recipe #413122 and Recipe #219716 for a very Asian and wonderful lunch today. Made for the Cheese and Whine gang and thoroughly enjoyed! Merci, FT:-)