Asian-Style Cucumber Shaker Salad
A viral trend that revolutionizes your gatherings: a whole cucumber sliced to perfection, seasoned with an explosive umami sauce and shaken directly into its jar. Ready in 5 minutes, fresh, crunchy, and incredibly fragrant — a healthy snack that creates immediate addiction.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 long cucumber (approximately 350g)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free version)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili crunch (spicy puffed oil)
- 2 cloves of fresh garlic, grated
- 1 tsp white or black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional, for acidity)
- a pinch of sugar (optional, to balance)
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Directions
- 1
Wash the cucumber thoroughly and dry it. You can keep the skin on for crunch and nutrients.
- 2
Using a mandoline set to 3-4 mm thickness, slice the whole cucumber directly over a glass jar with a wide opening of at least 750 ml (type Le Parfait). Be careful not to touch your fingers — use the mandoline's protective guard.
- 3
Add directly into the jar: soy sauce, sesame oil, chili crunch, grated garlic, sesame seeds, and if desired rice vinegar and sugar.
- 4
Close the jar tightly by pressing firmly so it is well-sealed.
- 5
Shake the jar vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds, making large movements in all directions, until all slices are perfectly coated with sauce.
- 6
Open the jar and enjoy immediately directly from the jar with a fork, or pour into a serving bowl. The cucumber should be shiny, well-coated, and emit an irresistible aroma of sesame and garlic.
💡 Chef's Tip
The secret to perfect results lies in resting: if you have 10 minutes available, let the jar rest closed in the refrigerator after shaking. The slices will slightly release their water and absorb the sauce deeply, making each bite even more flavorful. For an even crunchier effect, lightly salt the cucumber slices, let them drain for 5 minutes, and pat dry before adding the sauce.
