Chinese Cucumber Salad

Name: Chinese Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic ((minced very finely, almost like a paste)); 3 tablespoons oil; 2 English cucumbers; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or salt to taste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon MSG ((optional)); 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

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Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Kaitlin

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Step 1

First prepare the garlic. When you’ve minced all of the garlic, set aside the equivalent of 1 clove.

Step 2

Mix the oil and the rest of the garlic together, and set over medium-heat in a saucepan. Cook lightly for 2-3 minutes. Some foam will appear as the water in the garlic escapes. Do not let the garlic brown! This process takes about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.

Step 3

Chop the cucumbers into quarters lengthwise and then into ½-inch chunks. Transfer to a bowl. Add the garlic oil, salt, sugar, pinch of MSG if using, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Finally, add the reserved minced raw garlic. Stir thoroughly to coat everything.

Step 4

For the best results, let sit for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld.