Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

Steps

1. 1

   Start by placing a chopstick on either side of a Persian cucumber to act as a guide. Make 45-degree angle slices into the cucumber; the chopsticks should prevent you from slicing all the way through.

2. 2

   Rotate the cucumber to the other side and make straight 90-degree cuts through it. You should be left with a spiral shape. Repeat with the remaining cucumbers.

3. 3

   Add all the spiral cucumbers to a bowl and add the 2 tablespoons of salt. Massage the salt in between the slices and let sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out moisture.

   Start 15-minute timer
4. 4

   Meanwhile, mince your garlic and thinly slice the green onion.

5. 5

   Rinse the salt off the cucumbers quickly under cold water and drain. Pat the cucumbers dry with a paper towel.

6. 6

   Add the minced garlic, sliced green onion, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochugaru, brown sugar, and sesame seeds to the bowl with the cucumbers.

7. 7

   Massage the dressing well into the cucumber spirals. Serve immediately while still crunchy.