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Rice Thief Cucumber Salad

4 from 1 vote
This garlicky, sweet and salty umami filled cucumber salad will have you reaching for a second bowl of rice.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: 20 Minute Meals
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb organic mini cucumbers about 8 mini cucumbers, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 scallion
  • 1 tbsp garlic finely minced
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 6 g cilantro or more to your heart's content
  • fine sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, add the sesame oil, minced garlic, oyster sauce, sugar and toasted sesame seeds. Mix all the ingredients together with a spoon and let the sauce sit for 10 minutes.
  • While the sauce is marinating, chop up the mini cucumbers into 1/4" thick pieces. Transfer the chopped cucumbers to a large bowl.
  • Add the scallions, cilantro and sauce into the bowl with cucumbers and mix everything thoroughly. Garnish with additional sesame seeds and cilantro and serve immediately.