Top 10 Most Delicious and Tempting Cucumber-Based Dishes

Ingredients:

• 300g spare ribs
• 1 cucumber (remove seeds and slice diagonally to avoid overcooking)
• 1 carrot (peel, halve, and slice diagonally)
• Seasonings: salt, pepper, sugar, MSG
• Some cilantro leaves

Instructions:

• Rinse the ribs and briefly blanch them in boiling water, then rinse again with clean water to ensure a clear broth without any odor.
• Boil the water and simmer the ribs for about 15 minutes, then add the carrots and continue simmering. After another 15 minutes, add the cucumber and adjust the seasoning. Cook for another 3 minutes, then turn off the heat.

When serving, garnish with a few cilantro leaves to enhance the dish's presentation.

Ingredients:

• 5 - 6 cucumbers
• Seasonings: garlic, lime, chili, sugar, fish sauce
• Some fresh herbs

Instructions:

• Rinse the cucumbers with a saltwater solution before removing the seeds and slicing them diagonally to the desired thickness.
• Mix the cucumbers with 1 teaspoon of salt and let them sit for about 30 minutes. Afterward, drain the cucumbers to remove excess water.
• Grind the chili and garlic, then combine them with 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and a few drops of lime juice.
• Mix the salted cucumbers with the prepared dressing and chopped fresh herbs. Let it sit for about an hour before serving.

Ingredients:

• 5-6 cucumbers
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• Seasonings: garlic, chili, ginger (minced)

Instructions:

• Clean the cucumbers thoroughly using a saltwater solution.
• Prepare the pickling solution with water (or cooled boiled water), garlic, chili, ginger, sugar, and vinegar.
• Place the cucumbers in a glass jar and pour the pickling solution over them, then seal the jar. Let it sit for 2 days before serving.

Ingredients:

• 6 cucumbers
• ½ apple (finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons Korean chili powder
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ bunch of chives (cut into pieces)
• Some green onions (cut into pieces)

Instructions:

• Wash cucumbers with a diluted saltwater solution, remove the seeds, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
• Mix the cucumbers with 2 teaspoons of salt and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
• Combine chili powder, ginger, garlic, apple, and add to the salted cucumbers, then mix in chives and green onions.
• Pack the mixture into a glass jar and refrigerate for 2 days. For a milder flavor, store it in the fridge.

Ingredients:

• 400g cucumber
• 200g cherry tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/3 tablespoon salt
• 1/3 tablespoon pepper

Instructions:

Prepare the ingredients:

• Wash the cucumber and cherry tomatoes thoroughly.
• Slice the cucumber into thin rounds (approximately 0.5cm thick) and cut the tomatoes in half.

Make the dressing:

• In a bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/3 tablespoon of salt, 1/3 tablespoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir well to combine.

Assemble the salad:

• Add the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and the dressing into a bowl. Toss to combine, ensuring that the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers
• 4 heads of lettuce
• Coriander leaves
• 4 tomatoes
• Seasonings: vinegar, sesame oil, salt, mayonnaise, sugar, pepper...

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients: Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes with diluted salt water, then slice them thinly. Wash the lettuce and cut into bite-sized pieces. Clean the coriander leaves and let them drain. Tip: Keep the ingredients dry to avoid excess moisture that may affect the salad's flavor.
• Step 2: Make the dressing: Mix the dressing by combining 3 teaspoons of vinegar, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of water, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. You can adjust the seasonings to your taste.
• Step 3: Assemble the salad: Place all the ingredients in a large bowl or dish, pour the dressing over and toss everything together. Serve and enjoy right away!

Ingredients:

• 3 cucumbers
• 1 large tomato or 10 cherry tomatoes
• 1 large curly lettuce
• Coriander leaves
• Bell peppers of various colors
• Garlic
• Seasonings: rice vinegar or lemon, sugar, olive oil, salt

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients: Wash the cucumbers, soak them in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then drain and slice them into thin diagonal pieces for a more visually appealing look. For regular tomatoes, slice them thinly after washing. Cherry tomatoes only need to be halved. Soak coriander and lettuce in diluted salt water for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Clean and slice the bell peppers, and crush the garlic.
• Step 2: Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, mix 1 small crushed chili pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 6 teaspoons rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Stir until the seasoning dissolves. You can adjust the amount of seasoning to match your family's taste.
• Step 3: Toss the salad: Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and lettuce in a large bowl or plate. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything well so the vegetables absorb the flavors. For an added touch, sprinkle some coriander on top for extra flavor and a beautiful presentation.

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers: sliced in half, remove seeds, then cut into thin slices about 2 cm
• 1 carrot: cut into chunks, then julienne into long strips
• 100g shrimp: boiled or steamed, peeled
• 100g pork belly: boiled or steamed, then thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic, chili, and ginger each
• Fresh herbs: finely chopped
• Roasted peanuts

Instructions:

• Step 1: Marinate the cucumber and carrot with 1/2 teaspoon salt and leave for about 15 minutes. Be sure to keep them separate and drain the water well after marinating.
• Step 2: In a bowl, mix the fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice with minced chili, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
• Step 3: Toss the marinated cucumber and carrot with the shrimp, pork, and the prepared dressing. Once mixed, add the fresh herbs and sprinkle roasted peanuts on top for added flavor and crunch.

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken breast
• 2 cucumbers (cleaned and tossed with 1/2 teaspoon of salt for 15 minutes)
• 1 stalk leek
• 1/2 onion (thinly sliced and soaked in ice water to remove pungency)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 small piece of ginger
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, crushed
• 2 teaspoons mustard
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt to taste

Directions:

• Step 1: Remove the skin from the chicken breast and boil it with garlic, ginger, bay leaves, and leek.
• Step 2: Shred the chicken into small pieces.
• Step 3: In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, mustard, and sesame seeds.
• Step 4: Squeeze excess water from the cucumbers, then toss with the onion and shredded chicken. Gradually add the sauce and mix thoroughly.
• Step 5: Before serving, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for garnish.

Ingredients:

• 350g beef brisket
• 1 cucumber (remove seeds and soak in saltwater)
• 1/2 onion (thinly sliced and soaked in vinegar and sugar water)
• 1 green bell pepper (roast slightly and cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Herbs (finely sliced)
• Minced garlic
• Seasonings: oyster sauce, salt, MSG.

Directions:

• Step 1: Clean the beef and freeze it to make slicing easier.
• Step 2: Slice the beef and marinate with 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, a pinch of salt, pepper, and MSG. Let it rest for about 30 minutes.
• Step 3: Sauté the garlic in hot oil, then quickly stir-fry the beef. Once cooked, transfer to a plate.
• Step 4: Mix the beef with onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, and herbs. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

This dish pairs well with a side of sweet and sour fish sauce and can be served with sesame rice paper or shrimp crackers.