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Salt draws moisture from sliced Persian cucumbers before a chili-sesame dressing is added. Drain well so the dressing remains concentrated.
Choose a consistent thickness so the salt treats the pieces evenly. Thicker slices stay firmer longer.
Ingredients and measurements
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (adjust to taste)
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
Preparation and cooking
- Stage 1
Wash and slice cucumbers into even angled pieces. Toss with salt and refrigerate twenty minutes.
- Stage 2
Drain released liquid, rinse briefly and pat or shake dry. Whisk oil, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and chili oil separately.
- Stage 3
Toss cucumbers with dressing and sesame seeds. Taste before adding any more salt or chili.
- Stage 4
Serve chilled; toss again if liquid collects during storage.
The released liquid dilutes the small dressing quantity. Drain before adding the sesame oil.
How thick should slices be?
Refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly in shallow containers at 40°F or below, within two hours or one hour above 90°F. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F; keep cold dishes chilled.
Can I skip draining?
For more recipes to serve alongside, see healthy cowboy caviar salad or chicken buttered noodles. Use that recipe’s own quantities rather than mixing formulas.
Storage and serving
This is an editorial revision of the archived formula with clarified preparation and original troubleshooting notes. A Pinch Of Lemon has not kitchen-tested this version. The linked reference supports food-safety guidance only, not the entire recipe. Photographs are illustrative. Reference: FoodSafety.gov cooking-temperature guidance.
Common Questions About This Recipe
- How thick should slices be?
Choose a consistent thickness so the salt treats the pieces evenly. Thicker slices stay firmer longer.
- Can I skip draining?
The released liquid dilutes the small dressing quantity. Drain before adding the sesame oil.