Shake Shake Garlic Cucumbers (Printable)

Quick and crunchy cucumber salad with bold garlic, soy, and sesame flavors. Ready in 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
02 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

→ Dressing

03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
05 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
10 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

# Steps:

01 - Place the sliced cucumbers and minced garlic into a large, sealable jar or container.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chili flakes, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves completely.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumbers in the jar.
04 - Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds, ensuring the cucumbers are well coated with dressing.
05 - Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop.
06 - Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if desired, and serve immediately. For enhanced chilling, refrigerate before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less time than deciding what to watch on TV, and youre left with something vibrant and crunchy.
  • The shaking part is oddly satisfying and makes you feel like a mixologist, even though its just cucumbers.
  • It stays crisp in the fridge for a couple days, so you can snack on it whenever the craving hits.
02 -
  • If you skip the resting time, the cucumbers taste fine but lack that deep garlicky punch that develops after a few minutes.
  • Dont use a jar thats too full or youll end up with dressing all over your counter when you shake, learned that one the messy way.
03 -
  • Chill the cucumbers in the fridge for 20 minutes before slicing them, it makes them even crispier and more refreshing.
  • If you want to impress, use a mandoline to get perfectly uniform slices that look restaurant quality.
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