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Taiwan-style garlic cucumber

Name: Taiwan-style garlic cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: Taiwan
Ingredients: 300 g cucumber; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp sugar; 0.25 tsp salt

A refreshing cucumber side with garlic, rice vinegar and sesame.

Prep15 min

Cook0 min

Yield2 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

2 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Trim and lightly crush cucumber on a stable board; cut into bite-size pieces.
Toss with salt and leave 10 minutes, then drain.
Mix garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar. Toss with cucumber.
Chill until serving; eat the same day for the best crunch.

A little kitchen note

Drain the cucumber before dressing. Home-cooking adaptation; not kitchen-tested. Check ingredient labels.

Allergen notes

Soy, sesame; wheat in many soy sauces. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/2 of the recipe)

Energy: 58 kcal
Protein: 1.5 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Fat: 2.5 g
Fibre: 0.8 g
Total sugar: 4.7 g
Sodium: 458 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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