Crispy Cucumber Salad: Enhanced with Anchovy Sauce
Super Simple Cucumber Salad Recipe with Anchovy Sauce from One Cucumber
Let’s make a refreshing and simple cucumber salad with just one cucumber from your fridge. Unlike typical salads, this recipe adds a depth of umami flavor using anchovy sauce. It’s perfect as a side dish for rice or as a snack with drinks! Enjoy a delicious meal with this easy recipe.
Main Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Anchovy sauce
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 1 tsp Chopped green onion
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Anchovy sauce
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 1 tsp Chopped green onion
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the cucumber under running water. Then, cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, and slice it into half-moon shapes about 0.6 cm thick. Slicing them too thinly might reduce the crispiness, while too thick might prevent the seasoning from penetrating well, so aim for a moderate thickness.
Step 2
Place all the sliced cucumbers into a mixing bowl. Putting the cucumbers in a bowl will help mix the seasoning evenly.
Step 3
Now, add all the seasoning ingredients that will determine the flavor of your cucumber salad. Add 1 Tbsp of gochugaru, 1 tsp of minced garlic, 1 Tbsp of soy sauce, 1 Tbsp of anchovy sauce, 1 tsp of vinegar, 1 tsp of chopped green onion, and 1 tsp of sesame seeds for a nutty aroma.
Step 4
Gently toss the ingredients with your hands to ensure the seasoning coats the cucumbers evenly. Avoid mashing the cucumbers by mixing too vigorously; a gentle toss is key. With this, your crispy and delicious cucumber salad will be ready in no time. Isn’t it simple?
Step 5
Serve the finished cucumber salad beautifully on a plate. (This recipe makes enough for 2 servings.) If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to enjoy the next day.
