Chinese Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad Recipe

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 0 min
• Yield: 3-4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 Large Cucumber
• 1-1/2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1-1/2 tbsp sugar
• 5 tbsp white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sesame seed oil 
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
• 1/2 tsp peppercorn chili oil (optional)

Directions

1. Soak cucumber in a bowl of water with some baking soda. (My mom said it helps getting the pesticide out).
2. Peel and slice cucumber.
3. In a bowl, add cucumber, garlic, sugar. Mix thoroughly. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well.
4. Serve immediately or Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.