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SICHUAN CUCUMBER SALAD



Sichuan Cucumber Salad image

This salad is spicy, light, refreshing and packed full of flavor. Sliced cucumbers are tossed in a hot and spicy dressing. Serve as cold starter.

Provided by Chelsea

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 28m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 dried red chile peppers
5 teaspoons soy sauce
1 spring onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons hot chile oil
1 teaspoon soft dark brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
½ teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds
2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch strips

Steps:

  • Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add red chile peppers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool and transfer to a spice grinder; pulse until coarsely ground.
  • Mix ground chile peppers, soy sauce, spring onion, sesame oil, hot chile oil, brown sugar, garlic, black vinegar, and sesame seeds together in a bowl to make dressing.
  • Place cucumbers on a serving plate. Pour dressing on top and toss well. Let sit before serving, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 491.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CHINESE SMASHED CUCUMBERS WITH SESAME OIL AND GARLIC



Chinese Smashed Cucumbers With Sesame Oil and Garlic image

In China, cucumbers are considered the ideal foil for hot weather and hot food. Versions of this salad, pai huang gua, are served all over the country, sometimes spiked with dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns for more dimensions of flavor. In Beijing, people buy whole chilled cucumbers from street vendors and munch them on the go, much as Americans become attached to their cups of iced coffee in summer. The smashing process, a classic Chinese technique, cracks the skin, helps release the seeds and splits the flesh into appealing craggy pieces. Salting and chilling the cracked cucumbers give them the perfect cool, crunchy, watery mouth feel.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

About 2 pounds thin-skinned cucumbers like English or Persian (8 to 10 mini cucumbers, 4 medium-size or 2 large greenhouse)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for cucumbers
2 teaspoons granulated sugar, plus more for cucumbers
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grapeseed or extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced or put through a press
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Small handful whole cilantro leaves, for garnish
2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse cucumbers and pat dry. Cut crosswise into pieces about 4 inches long. Cut each piece in half lengthwise.
  • On a work surface, place a piece of cucumber (or several) cut side down. Lay the blade of a large knife flat on top the cucumber and smash down lightly with your other hand. The skin will begin to crack, the flesh will break down and the seeds will separate. Repeat until the whole piece is smashed. Break or slice diagonally into bite-size pieces, leaving the seeds behind.
  • Place the cucumber pieces in a strainer and toss with a big pinch of salt and a big pinch of sugar. Place a plastic bag filled with ice on top of the cucumbers to serve as a weight and place the strainer over a bowl. Let drain 15 to 30 minutes on the counter, or in the refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar and rice vinegar. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in sesame oil and soy sauce.
  • When ready to serve, shake cucumbers well to drain off any remaining liquid and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with grapeseed or olive oil and toss. Add half the dressing, half the garlic and the red pepper flakes to taste, and toss. Keep adding dressing until cucumbers are well coated but not drowned. Taste and add more pepper flakes and garlic if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.

SZECHUAN CUCUMBER SLICES



Szechuan Cucumber Slices image

Some of the best spicy pickles I've ever eaten. Simple to make but takes a while to prepare. Good appetizer. This is also good poured over asparagus.

Provided by Cindy McCandless

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h15m

Yield 1 pint, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large cucumbers, unpeeled
4 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 -4 garlic cloves, sliced
4 dried hot red chili peppers, chopped
1/3 cup sesame oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Wash cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut cucumber halves into 1/2 inch slices. Place in medium bowl, sprinkle with salt and let stand for 4 hours.
  • Squeeze liquid from cucumbers and rinse, place with garlic and red peppers in serving dish.
  • Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over high heat until it begins to smoke. Pour over cucumber slices. Heat vinegar in small saucepan until it boils. Remove from heat add sugar and mix well. Pour over cucumbers and stir well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours before serving. May be refrigerated up to 1 week. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 2621.7, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 20.6, Protein 1.7

SZECHUAN CUCUMBERS



Szechuan Cucumbers image

Make and share this Szechuan Cucumbers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Szechuan

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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)

Steps:

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

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