Question 1

What is the best cucumber for this spicy cucumber salad?

Accepted Answer

Although I used a small regular cucumber for this absolutely delicious salad, many people choose to use an English cucumber instead because it has a thinner skin and a sweet and mild flavor. Persian cucumbers are the same way so you could use that too. Regular mini cucumbers also work for this and other salad recipes.

Question 2

How do I keep my spicy cucumber salad from being soggy?

Accepted Answer

No matter what salad recipe you are making, you should always salt your sliced cucumbers before using them. This is the first and most important step in making cucumber salad that is not soggy. Another important thing to do is to pat them with paper towels afterward to soak up any lingering moisture.

Question 3

What can I use instead of sesame oil?

Accepted Answer

Sesame oil is an optional ingredient in spicy cucumber salad, but it does give your salad a unique flavor. However, if you just do not have any and cannot find it at the local grocery store, there are a few substitutes that can work in its place. Some of the best choices are peanut, avocado, grapeseed, and olive oil.

Question 4

What are the differences in vinegar?

Accepted Answer

There are several main types of vinegar. Distilled white vinegar is the strongest most basic one that is commonly used for cooking and cleaning. White wine vinegar is next, it is a mellower flavor with less acid. Red wine vinegar is perfect for tangy and sharp recipes like pickled onions. Apple cider vinegar is sweeter and tarter than the others. Rice vinegar is a very mild and sweet choice with the least acid.

Question 5

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Accepted Answer

You can make this spicy cucumber salad gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce. It contains no gluten at all. The other ingredients are also free of gluten as well as dairy and eggs. It is also nut-free, but sesame seeds can cause an allergic reaction in those who are highly allergic to nuts.

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