Persian cucumbers
8
Organic mini cucumbers
Buy on Amazon ↗︎Mini cucumbers are a practical substitute; the listing does not identify the cultivar as Persian.
Meals
Cucumber salads.
Thin cucumber slices in a ginger, soy and sesame dressing.
- Makes
- 4 side servings
- Hands-on
- 15 minutes
- Total time
- 25 minutes
- Effort
- Easy
GET WHAT YOU NEED
Your shopping list
For 4 side servings.
Persian cucumbers
8
Soy sauce
1/4 cup
Rice vinegar
2 tbsp
Fresh ginger
1 tbsp, grated
Sriracha
2 tsp
Toasted sesame seeds
2 tsp
Toasted sesame oil
1 tsp
Amounts are what the recipe uses, not package sizes. Compare quantities and product details before buying.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Tools & supplies
Knife and cutting board
Slice cucumbers safely.
Large bowl and whisk
Mix and toss dressing.
STEP BY STEP
Make it
Dry
Wash cucumbers and dry thoroughly.
Slice
Cut into thin, even rounds with a knife.
Dress
Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, sriracha, seeds and oil. Add cucumbers and toss.
Chill
Refrigerate 10 minutes, then toss again before serving.
Good to know
- Serve soon for the best crunch; cucumber releases water as it stands.
- Refrigerate leftovers for no more than 2 days.
SAVE THE MAKING
Prefer it ready-made?
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Prepared cucumber salad
A refrigerated deli salad saves slicing; check the dressing style.
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Sources & further reading
Independent instructions informed by the sources below. No affiliation or endorsement is implied. These instructions have not been kitchen- or workshop-tested by DIBuyIt.
- Feel Good Foodie: Asian-Style Cucumber Salad — Ingredient quantities and preparation method.