Spicy Cucumbers

Name: Spicy Cucumbers
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 English Seedless cucumber, sliced into 1/2 inch coins; Salt to taste; 4 tablespoons (56g) vegetable oil; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons (6g) Gochugaru; 2 teaspoons (6g) toasted sesame seeds; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon (15g) soy sauce; 2 teaspoons (10g) rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon (5g) MSG

3 steps

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Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:32:10 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories152.1 kcal (8%)

Total Fat14.9 g (21%)

Carbs4.6 g (2%)

Sugars1.4 g (2%)

Protein1.4 g (3%)

Sodium579.1 mg (29%)

Fiber1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1Seedless cucumber

English, sliced into 1/2 inch coins

6gtoasted sesame seeds

3cloves garlic

finely chopped

15gsoy sauce

10grice vinegar

5gMSG

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium-size bowl, add cucumbers, season generously with salt, and let them sit for 15 minutes. Drain the excess water, rinse with fresh water, and drain.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, add vegetable oil, heat to 300F, and cut off the heat. In a separate bowl, add green onion, Gochugaru, sesame seeds, garlic soy sauce, rice vinegar, and MSG and mix till combined. Stir in your hot oil and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add your cucumbers and toss to coat them.