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Chinese Cucumber Salad Recipe

Chinese Cucumber Salad

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By
Andrew Chase
There are scores of cucumber salads served throughout the north of China; here is one that is lightly flavoured with the characteristic seasonings of garlic, mustard and sesame. To serve more than four, double the recipe.

Ingredients

1 English cucumber
1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  salt
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 tbsp  (15 mL)  light soy sauce
2 tsp  (10 mL)  sesame oil
2 tsp  (10 mL)  rice vinegar
1 tsp  (5 mL)  hot mustard
1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  granulated sugar
2 tbsp  (30 mL)  coriander leaves

Preparation

Halve cucumber lengthwise and, with small spoon, scrape out watery core.

Halve each half lengthwise; diagonally cut into chunks. Toss with salt; let stand at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.

Drain, then, by hand, squeeze out excess moisture; toss together with garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, mustard and sugar.

Let stand for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Toss again and serve topped with coriander.

Makes 4 servings.

Serving(s)
4
Nutritional Information
Per each of 4 servings: about
Calories 39
Protein 1 g
Fat (total) 2 g
Carbohydrate 4 g
Fibre 1 g
Sodium 309 mg
Calcium 2 % RDI
Iron 3 % RDI
Vitamin A 1 % RDI
Vitamin C 5 % RDI
Folate 3 % RDI

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Source

Homemakers Magazine: Summer 2008

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