Asian Cucumber Salad TikTok Recipe

This Asian cucumber salad TikTok recipe is actually super easy! Enjoy crisp spiral cucumbers tossed in a sweet-salty dressing with a spicy kick you'll crave.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: asian cucumber salad tiktok, tiktok cucumber salad

Prep Time: 5

Additional Time: 8

Total Time: 13

Servings:

Calories: 91kcal

Author: Louisa

Equipment

Ingredients

5 cucumbers
3 tsp granulated white sugar
2 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp garlic, crushed
2 to 3 tbsp green onion, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tsp rice vinegar
3 tsp chili oil
1 tsp sesame oil
3 tsp salt

Instructions

Gather all the ingredients for the Asian cucumber salad viral hack.
In a bowl, mix the sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onion.
Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Cut both ends of each cucumber. Place the cucumber between a pair of chopsticks to hold it in place and keep the knife from slicing all the way through.
To create the iconic spiral shape, make diagonal cuts down the length of the cucumber. Flip it over, then make straight cuts across the uncut side. Repeat with all the cucumbers.
Place the cucumber spirals in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Gently massage the salt into the cucumbers and let them sit for 8 to 10 minutes.
Rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove the excess salt, then quickly pat them dry.
Pour the marinade over the cucumbers and toss until evenly coated. Enjoy your Asian cucumber salad!

Notes

A crucial step in this viral cucumber salad recipe is salting the cucumber spirals! Besides flavor, this helps keep the cucumbers from getting limp and watery. Don't forget to rinse off the excess salt to keep the Tik Tok cucumber salad from getting too salty!
This cucumber Asian salad TikTok hack tastes best after letting the cucumbers marinate in the fridge for at least 10 minutes!
This cucumber salad Asian TikTok recipe can be made ahead of time. Just transfer the sesame cucumber salad to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freezing isn’t recommended because the cucumbers will just lose their crunch once thawed.

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