Szechwan Cucumber Salad

Szechwan Cucumber Salad
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Recipe Type: salad
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. cucumbers (preferably English hot house), peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 Tblsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 Tblsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Szechwan peppercorns
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 4 Tblsp rice wine vinegar
  • 6 Tblsp sugar
  • 2 Tblsp corn oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • salt
Instructions
  1. Salt the cucumbers and set aside for 30 minutes. Drain, rinse and pat dry.
  2. Warm the corn and sesame oils in a wok or saute pan and saute the ginger, garlic and peppercorns until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Do not brown.
  3. Add the cucumbers, toss to combine. Add the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sugar. Stir until liquid steams and remove form heat.
  4. Place the cucumbers and sauce in a shallow dish and refrigerate overnight.
Notes
This refreshing salad is best when served chilled.