Asian Inspired Cucumbers Food

SPICY ASIAN CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Place cucumbers into a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let drain at least 30 minutes. Shake off excess liquid but don't rinse the cucumbers.
• Whisk soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hot chili oil, and red pepper flakes in a salad bowl. Stir in cucumbers to coat with dressing. Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium bowl. Toss with 1 pound sliced Persian cucumbers, 2 sliced scallions, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons sliced pickled ginger, 1/2 finely chopped red jalapeno and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.

ASIAN MARINATED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers & cut in half lengthwise then scrape out & discard the seeds. Cut the cucumber into slices & place into a large shallow bowl.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients & pour over the cucumber slices. Stir to coat then cover & refrigerate at least 4 hours.

ASIAN-INSPIRED CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, sugar and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add cucumbers and toss to coat.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Dietary Exchanges: 1 vegetable (1/2 Carbohydrate Serving).

CUCUMBERS WITH SOY-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the rice vinegar, peanut oil, soy sauce, sesame oil and crushed red pepper and sugar (if using) and whisk well.
• Add cucumbers and red onion, and toss them in dressing.
• Cover and refrigerate for an hour or up to 24 hours.
• To serve, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.
• Can be served chilled or at room temperature.

ASIAN SESAME-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and seed cucumbers and cut on the diagonal into thin slices.
• Toss the cucumber pieces with kosher salt, transfer to a colander, and let drain for 1 hour.
• Toast white sesame seeds in a dry skillet until they're golden brown.
• Whisk together rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes.
• Rinse the cucumber slices thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Toss the cucumbers with the dressing and toasted sesame seeds and serve.

ASIAN INSPIRED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Add vegetables to a tupperware container. Add oil and vinegar according to your taste(Water from cucumbers will make more "dressing when marinating so keep in mind when measuring your oil and vinegar). Seal with lid. Refridgerate at least one hour before serving. I sometimes add a few sunflower seeds right before eating.