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Din Tai Fung Cucumber Recipe
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Din Tai Fung Cucumber Recipe

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.
Prep Time40 minutes
Active Time0 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Asian cucumber, Best served cold, Chinese cucumber salad, Cucumber salad din tai fung, Cucumbers and salt, Diced cucumbers, Din tai fung cucumber, din tai fung cucumber recipe, din tai fung cucumber recipe appetizer, Din tai fung cucumber salad recipe, Din tai fung spicy sauce recipe, Marinated cucumber salad, Pickled cucumber salad, Recipes for cucumbers, Small bowl, Spicy cucumbers
Yield: 4 people (as a side)
Calories: 38kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

  • 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

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.

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Nutrition

Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 2933mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg