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Din Tai Fung Cucumber Recipe
Din Tai Fung Cucumber Recipe
Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites
This copycat Din Tai Fung cucumber recipe is coated in a simple yet deliciously sweet, spicy, and savory sauce that makes for a delicious side dish.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 people (as a side)
Calories 38 kcal
Ingredients
  
  • 1 lb Persian or English cucumber
  • 1½ tbsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Optional
  • chili oil
  • 1 Thai chili, minced
Recipe Instructions
 
  • Chop cucumbers into roughly ½ inch rounds. Place in a bowl, coat with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse the cucumbers and dry with a paper towel.
  • In a bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.
  • Add your dry cucumbers to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat. Plate and top with chili and chili oil if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 2933mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 5gCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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