Tik Tok Korean Cucumber Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cucumber Salad Ingredients
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5 mini cucumbers or 2-3 regular-sized cucumbers
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Salt
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1.5 teaspoons soy sauce
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Minced garlic
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Rice vinegar
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3 teaspoons chili oil
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Sugar to taste (slightly sweet)
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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Sesame seeds, optional
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Diced green onions, optional
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Korean chili flakes, optional (for spiciness)
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Fresh lemon juice, optional (for added freshness)
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, sugar, sesame seeds, and diced green onions. Add rice vinegar, 3 teaspoons chili oil, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
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Use a spiralizer or a sharp knife to slice cucumbers thinly. Sprinkle salt onto sliced cucumbers and let sit for 8-12 minutes.
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Rinse the salted cucumbers with water and pat them dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Place cucumbers in a bowl. Pour the prepared rice vinegar marinade over the cucumbers and toss to coat evenly.
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Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, diced green onions, and optional Korean chili flakes or fresh lemon juice, if desired.