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Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad You'll Love at Home

A vibrant Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad bursting with freshness, ideal for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Persian Cucumbers sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
  • 1 optional Fresno Chile Pepper for added heat and color
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Rice Vinegar can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or alternative sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin or mix of rice vinegar and sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil toasted sesame oil preferred
  • 1 clove Garlic minced or grated
  • 1 to taste Chili Oil adjust to preference

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by slicing the Persian cucumbers into 1/2-inch thick pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with kosher salt and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water to remove the salt and pat them dry.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine rice vinegar, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until well-blended.
  4. Add the dried cucumber slices to the dressing and gently toss until well-coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve the salad chilled, adjusting seasoning with additional salt or chili oil if desired, and garnish with Fresno chile peppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to marinate overnight enhances its flavor. Avoid freezing for best texture.

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