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Cucumbers with Soy Sesame Dressing
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Cucumbers with Soy Sesame Dressing

12 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

600
Calories
8g
Protein
28g
Fat
75g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Red Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 2 medium cucumbers, slices paper thin
  • 1/4 cup minced red onions
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
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Directions

1

In a bowl, combine the rice vinegar, peanut oil, soy sauce, sesame oil and crushed red pepper and sugar (if using) and wisk well.

2

Add cucumbers and red onion, and toss them in dressing.

3

Cover and refrigerate for an hour or up to 24 hours.

4

To serve, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.

5

Can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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