Spicy Cucumber Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers (large)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (The source lists soy sauce or tamari as alternatives.)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 shallot (minced)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 tbsp chili crunch (Source gives a range of 1–2 tbsp, depending on desired spiciness; quantity represents the midpoint.)
• sesame seeds (Amount not specified.)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the English cucumbers into noodle-like strands. The source does not specify a cutting tool or technique.

2. 2

   Add the soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, minced shallot, sesame oil, garlic powder, and chili crunch to the cucumber strands; toss to coat evenly.

3. 3

   Season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss again.

4. 4

   Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad and serve.

Notes

The source does not provide detailed preparation steps; cutting the cucumbers into noodle-like strands is inferred from the dish name. Sesame-seed quantity is unspecified. Choose 1–2 tbsp chili crunch according to desired heat. Soy sauce contains gluten; use tamari if avoiding gluten, checking the product label.

Nutrition per serving

• salad
• snack
• vegetarian
• gluten-free with tamari
• no-cook
• spicy
• quick