Cucumber salad has a crisp and refreshing texture, and the addition of crunchy peanuts adds another layer of texture. When enjoying it, you can use chopsticks to pick up a piece of cucumber and then add a suitable amount of peanuts, fully experiencing the unique texture produced by the fusion of cucumber and peanuts in the mouth. Cucumber salad not only has an outstanding texture, but also has high nutritional value. Cucumbers are rich in water and fiber, which can help cool the body, detoxify, promote urination, and reduce swelling. It can provide some relief for thirst and edema issues in summer.
Ingredients for cucumber salad
| Cucumber | two |
| Salt | 2g |
| Sugar | 2g |
| Green onion | 3g |
| Peanut | 200g |
| Lao Gan Ma | 10g |
| Mature vinegar | 4g |
| Sesame oil | 3g |
Steps:
1.First, prepare the ingredients. Take two cucumbers, wash them thoroughly, remove the ends, and then cut them into thin slices. Place the cucumber slices in a bowl and set aside. Next, marinate the cucumbers by adding 1 gram of salt and 1 gram of sugar to the bowl, mix well, and let it marinate for 15 minutes. Now, prepare the garnish. Take 200 grams of peanuts and place them in a bowl. Also, prepare one stalk of green onion, split it in the middle, and cut it into small sections.
2.Next, roast the peanuts. Add a suitable amount of cooking oil to a pan. Add the peanuts and cook them over low heat while continuously stirring. Keep the heat low and gradually increase the temperature until the peanut skins turn slightly brown. The peanuts will expand and make a crackling sound. Once the crackling sounds become more frequent after several dozen times, turn off the heat and remove the peanuts from the pan. After the peanuts cool down, they will become crispy.
3.After 15 minutes, drain the water from the cucumbers. Rinse the cucumbers with clean water and then squeeze out the excess water. Prepare a larger bowl and transfer the cucumbers into it. Add the chopped green onion and the roasted peanuts. Then, start seasoning the salad. Add 1 gram of salt, a small amount of sugar for freshness, 10 grams of Lao Gan Ma chili sauce for spiciness, and 4 grams of vinegar. Finally, add a little bit of sesame oil to enhance the flavor of the dish. Mix everything well in the bowl and transfer to a serving plate. Your delicious cucumber salad is now ready.
Tips
1.To make cucumber more flavorful, try to slice it thinly and evenly. This will not only improve the texture but also allow the cucumber to absorb the seasoning better.
2.Sometimes cucumber can have a bitter taste. To remove this bitterness, you can sprinkle some salt on the sliced cucumber and let it sit for a while. Then rinse it with clean water.
3.When making cold cucumber salad, the choice and use of seasonings are also crucial. Generally, basic seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and sugar are sufficient. Use them in moderation to avoid it being too salty or sour.
Cucumber Salad is a simple yet extraordinary dish that combines the freshness of cucumbers with the deliciousness of seasonings, bringing a refreshing and satisfying experience. Whether as an appetizer or a side dish, it allows people to feel the coolness and goodness of summer. Let’s savor the deliciousness of this Cucumber Salad together and make it a regular guest on your summer dining table, enjoying the pleasure brought by its refreshing and delicious flavors!