Craving Din Tai Fung? Try This Copycat Cucumber Salad!

On September 10, 2024, here's a great recipe for you. This copy - cat Din Tai Fung cucumber salad is super fresh and easy to make. It's dressed with a yummy sesame chili soy vinaigrette. If you like it spicier, just sprinkle some crushed chile flakes right before serving.


Time and Servings

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Stand Time: 40 minutes

• Total Time: 50 minutes

• Servings: 6

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Ingredients

The original recipe makes 6 servings. You can adjust the quantities as needed:

• 1 English cucumber (about 1 1/4 pounds), sliced into 1/2 - inch rounds

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili oil

Directions

1. Put the cucumber slices in a big bowl. Sprinkle the salt over them and let them sit for 30 minutes.

2. Rinse the cucumbers with water to get rid of the salt, then pat them dry with paper towels.

3. In another bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and chili oil until it's all smooth.

4. Add the cucumber slices to the oil mixture and stir well. Let it stand for 10 minutes, then serve right away.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

More Nutrition Details

• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 - calorie diet. Your daily values may vary depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information might not be available for all ingredients. The amounts are based on the available nutrient data. (-) Information for some nutrients isn't currently available. If you're on a medically restricted diet, check with your doctor or a registered dietitian before making this recipe for yourself.