08/17/2026
CRISPY, SPICY, & REFRESHING 🥒🌶️
I’ve been absolutely loving this quick cucumber salad, and the secret ingredient is this amazing Hot Crispy Oil! (A huge thank you to the team HCO for sending this jar my way 🫶). It’s the perfect crunchy, savory snack with just the right amount of heat.
Ingredients:
6 Mini cucumbers or Persian cucumbers
2 tsp Salt (to drain water)
Dressing:
1 tbsp Regular soy sauce (I used coconut aminos)
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Rice vinegar or white vinegar
1 tbsp Hot Crispy Oil
1 tbsp White granulated sugar
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Sesame seeds
2 tbsp Green onion, finely sliced
Instructions:
1. Wash cucumbers and cut off the ends.
2. Using a mandoline or knife, thinly slice the cucumbers into coins. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and gently massage it in. Let them soak for 5 minutes (no more than 10 minutes, or they will break down).
4. Rinse with cold water 3-4 times to completely remove the salt. Strain well and set aside.
5. Combine your dressing ingredients in a separate bowl.
6. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers, toss gently to coat, and enjoy!
(Recipe inspired by Christie Lai)